Why is Emotional  Health and Wellbeing important?

For children and young people to succeed at school and in life, they need to develop emotional resilience. We can think of emotional resilience as being the capacity to regulate emotional states, to think and feel at the same time, to problem-solve, to bounce back from difficulties and set-backs, to learn from experiences and to seek help when its needed. Emotional resilience is vital for building and maintaining good mental health. 

The cornerstone of emotional resilience is having a good awareness of our own sensations, feelings and thoughts, as well as what is happening around us.  

To the left of this page are some ideas to support your child in a range of areas