These phrases can get used interchangeably, but they refer to slightly different things. (And I will reiterate the difference for your students). Mental illness or mental ill health refers to whether a person has a diagnosed condition, and if so, how severe on a scale it is. This may include burnout, anxiety, depression, bipolar and such.   Mental wellbeing is focused more on an individual’s outlook, thought patterns, attitude and ability to lead a positive life. This also works on a scale with some people having higher or lower levels of wellbeing. These two scales combine to create four outcomes in what’s known as the Dual Spectrum model: struggling, languishing, coping and flourishing. This programme is designed to help all of your students increase their wellbeing practices, regardless of their current mental health challenges. Having positive wellbeing strategies can help those with mental health challenges to cope and protect those without mental health challenges