South Tees have a newly established mental health support team (MHST) named InsideOut, and they are working alongside Headstart in many schools across our region. Here is an example of some of the fantastic work that we are doing together from one of the education mental health practitioners (EMHP) from InsideOut:
“Hi! One of my schools has brilliantly got the HeadStarters involved in our mental health drop-in service we run during lunch. The drop-in gives the young people a chance to come to a confidential and safe space to talk about any worries or concerns they have that relate to mental health. The HeadStarters have been fantastic in helping young people come to the session, often accompanying them when they feel nervous about coming to the drop-in and being the friendly face, they need. In the drop-ins, the HeadStarters have engaged with the young people, asking questions and offering feedback and advice to their peers. It was heart-warming to see peer support going on during the drop-ins. These drop-ins have even led to referrals to our service and an ongoing Friends Group. The HeadStarters are always a welcome addition to the drop-in and a credit to their school.”
Published: May 23