Miss Rush talks about the importance of connecting with people to support our mental health and wellbeing.

BE CONNECTED

Why is this important?

• Connectedness and strong relationships are vital for our wellbeing.
• Developing our social and emotional skills helps us to nourish relationships with ourselves and others.
• Our strong school community and culture of respect are an important part of this.
• Being connected takes effort: we need to work at strengthening and broadening our connections.

Practical strategies

• Who have you talked to today/this week (in person)?
• Try chatting to someone you don’t usually connect with (on the bus, in a lesson, in a club).
• Ask how someone’s weekend was and really listen when they tell you.
• Put five minutes aside to find out how someone really is.
• Walk/cycle/drive to school with someone instead of coming on your own.

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