The document discusses a survey of students at One Epping Forest School that showed many have misconceptions about mental health. Only 10% of year 11 students saw mental health as normal. It then provides tips for responding to someone with mental health issues, including communicating support and seeking help from professionals if needed. Resources for help include crisis services, online support like KOOTH and Big White Wall, and organizations like Young Minds and Mind.

2. When you hear the phrase
“MENTAL HEALTH” what
words or phrases jump into
your head …?

3. At One Epping Forest School…
• 1 in 5 Year 7’s said MH was “Crazy” or “Scary”
• 1 in 3 Year 9’s said MH has nothing to do with
them
• Only 1 in 10 Year 11’s said MH was something
they consider to be “Normal”

4. Image © 5 Boroughs Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

7. 356 young people requested and
received follow up
8%
56%Finished reporting a positive change
or onward step they wished to take
86%Identified that the dramatic
interactive storytelling was their
favourite element of the roadshow

8. How to Respond
- Let them know they are loved
- Talk on the good days as well as the bad
- Be honest with them
- Set clear boundaries
- Own your role as parent/carer
- Communicate in the way they communicate best
- Let them lead their own care where they can
- Seek help from others
- Look after yourself

9. Getting Help
- Crisis
- 999 or A&E
- Professional Help
- KOOTH (11-16)
- Big White Wall (16-19)
- NELFT (0300 300 1600)
- GP

10. Getting Help
- Wider Support
- School
- Young Minds (0808 802 5544)
- Mind (Online Tools)
- Time to Change Blog

11. www.milife.org.uk