Mental Health and Wellbeing
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At Frome College we know that the positive mental health and well-being is vital to success both personally and academically. Mental health and well-being includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being and it affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices. Mental health and well-being is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through to adulthood. We know that it is likely that all members of our community will experience challenges to their mental health and well-being at some point. Whether this is for a short period of time or longer, there are lots of different ways in which the College can support you through any challenges that you might experience.
At College we have a range of different types of support which you can access should you need to. Details can be found in the drop-down menu on this page.
Self-care
Remember that we should all think about our mental health and well-being. Like our bodies, our mind also needs ‘exercise’ and care. It is important to remember that small mental health issues can easily become large ones if left ignored. Self-care is incredibly important. Every single day try to get into the habit of doing those things that support your mental and physical wellbeing. This might be as simple as pausing to calm yourself and stop to listen to the birds or if you have had a particularly tough week recharging with a ‘lazy’ weekend duvet day and some good TV might be the thing you need to prepare you for the next productive week. Always remember to keep well hydrated and drink lots of water, try to eat healthily, exercise regularly and ensure you get lots of the right sort of sleep.