Have you seen our advent calendar today? View Search Menu Mental Health Did you know… 16 million people in the UK experience a mental illness One in four adults will experience a mental illness at some point each year in the UK. Three in four mental illnesses start in childhood 75% of mental illnesses start before a child reaches their 18th birthday, while 50% of mental health problems in adult life (excluding dementia) take root before the age of 15. 10% of school children have a diagnosable mental illness In an average class of 30 young people, three will have a mental health problem. Figures show 10% of children aged 5-16 have been diagnosed with a mental health problem. 75% of young people with a mental health problem are not receiving treatment There has been a rise in the time children are having to wait to receive treatment for complex mental health conditions, and children with depression and anxiety are often not being identified or given help. Tips for Children Tips for Parents and Carers Mental Health Highlights Anti-Bullying Week 2021 - One Kind Word Daubeney enjoyed spreading kindness in Anti-Bullying Week. The focus was, One Kind Word. Children... See more... Understanding and Managing Behaviour Workshop On the 9th November, Vana, our CWIS (CAMHs worker in school) lead a parent workshop about managing... See more... Mental Health Parent Workshop - 12th October 2021 On the 12th October 2021, our CAMHS worker, Vana Lamprogianni lead our Parent Workshop. We... See more... World Teachers' Day 2021 On the 5th October, Daubeney Primary School celebrated World Teachers' Day. The children came to... See more... Mental Health Awareness Week Nature Competition The Junior Mental Health Team organised a competition asking children to create an art piece of why... See more... See more... Junior Mental Health Team Breathing with our Junior Mental Health Team Junior Mental Health Song Storytime with the Junior Mental Health Team How to look after our mental health Meditation At Daubeney, we have been learning the benefits of meditation. We try to incorporate mediation within our school day. Year 3 - Meditation Reception - Red Class Meditating Year 4 - Meditation Year 1 - 1P Meditating Here are a few of the benefits of children’s meditation: Enhanced focus In just a generation or two, things have changed so much that our attention spans can’t keep up. Between social media and technological gadgets, kids – and adults – are constantly surfing the internet, interacting via social media and playing video games indoors instead of reading a book, taking a walk or playing sports. Children who grow up with their noses in their devices often find it difficult to focus and remain attentive. Meditation teaches them that it’s possible to direct their attention at one thing at a time, and that it actually feels great not to be distracted. Fostering compassion and self-esteem Due to pressures and circumstances beyond their control (and sometimes beyond anyone’s control), kids may sometimes feel like they’re not able to pass muster. This can be tough sometimes, especially when a child is bullied or badly teased by others. Most of the insecurities people have as adults can be traced back to their childhoods. The good news is that meditation can bolster children’s feelings of security, empathy and inner stability, and this, in turn, builds compassion, joy and self-esteem. Meditation teaches kids – and adults – that right now is enough. Boosting confidence Mindfulness for children helps kids gain self-awareness and become more confident. The confidence develops naturally when kids learn from their meditation practice that they don’t have to react to all of their thoughts and emotions – they can choose which ones merit their attention and response. Confident kids are better equipped to deal with unfamiliar situations. Thanks to this adaptability, they become better problem solvers and develop a deeper appreciation of life. Building empathy and happiness Mindworks meditation expert Trungram Gyalwa says that the more you give to those around you, the more you gain. Children’s meditation helps them learn how to share their love with other children. They become more patient and understanding, listen more readily to others and empathize with them. One study cited in Slate Magazine “looked at the effectiveness of the Mindful Schools program on around 400 low-income, mostly minority elementary-school students. It found that after five weeks of regular mindfulness sessions, teachers reported that students became more focused, participatory, and caring.” Clearly, mindful children have the tools they need to be happy children. Why not try some meditation at home? Mindfulness Meditation for Kids 3 Minutes Body Scan Meditation - Mindfulness For Kids 5 Minutes Bodyscan Meditation for Classrooms and Students - Mindfulness For Kids Mental Health Links and Apps Meditation Apps for Kids Common Sense Media editors help you choose Meditation Apps for Kids. Harness the power of technology to Zen out. Cosmic Kids Big Ideas - Classdojo SuperBetter To help young people build resilience to become stronger, happier and healthier. The activities use gaming techniques to tackle tough challenges. Moodpanda Allows people to track their mood. Moodometer Interactive mood diary for monitoring, understanding and improving emotional wellbeing. Headspace Teaches mindfulness meditation principles to improve wellbeing. Talking Mental Health - YouTube Talking Mental Health is an animation designed to help begin conversations about mental health in the classroom and beyond. The animation and accompanying re... Find Help - For Parents Parenting isn’t always easy. Although it’s often amazing and rewarding to watch your children grow, and to help them learn to be independent, it can also be really hard work. JAM - Resource Centre Free downloads of over 40 one-minute meditations, reflections and visualisations making j-a-m meaningful, easy and practical for everyone to use anywhere, anytime. Watch one-minute video testimonials from those already experiencing the benefits from just-a-minute. Organisations Child Bereavement UK Aims to help young people who have lost someone feel less alone, and gives information on where they can get more support. Cruse-Bereavement Care Tel: 0808 808 1677 (weekdays 9am-5pm) Email: helpline@cruse.org.uk Offers support, information and advice to children, young people and adults when someone dies. MindUP A learning programme for teachers and pupils based on Positive Psychology and mindfulness Muslim Youth Helpline Support to young Muslims in distress. They offer email support, a helpline and online internet counselling. Samaritans Tel: 116 123 (anytime) Email: jo@samaritans.org Confidential emotional support service. Mind Tel; 0300 123 3393 (weekdays 9am-5pm) Text: 86463 Email: info@mind.org National mental health charity. Kooth Free online support for young people delivered by qualified counsellors via chat based services. Childline DfE developed advice and tools to help support schools promote positive mental health and identify and help those in need. Mental Health and Behaviour in Schools DfE developed advice and tools to help support schools promote positive mental health and identify and help those in need. YoungMinds Parent's Helpline Tel: 0808 802 5544 (weekdays 9.30am-4pm) Charity committed to improving emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people, and empowering parents and carers. YoungMinds Tel: 0808 802 5544 (weekdays 9.30am-4pm) Charity committed to improving emotional wellbeing and mental health of children and young people, and empowering parents and carers. Anna Freud National Centre for Children and Families Tel: 0207 794 2313 Email: info@annafreud.org Children’s mental health charity Action for Happiness Provides resources and ideas for actions to reduce and prevent mental ill health. © Daubeney Primary School 2021 We are growing at Daubeney Road, Hackney, London, E5 0EG Contact 020 8985 4380 admin@daubeney.hackney.sch.uk Sign up to Newsmail Get our latest news and letters sent to your inbox We use cookies on this website to improve your browsing experience. Find out more... Stop OK