Narara Valley High School

For the Future

Telephone02 4329 3780

Emailnararavaly-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au

Wellbeing

Emotional health is a state of positive psychological functioning. It can be thought of as an extension of mental health; it's the 'optimal functioning' end of the thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that make up both our inner and outer worlds.

It includes an overall experience of wellness in what we think, feel, and do through both the highs and lows of life.

SAFEMinds

The wellbeing of children and young people is supported when teachers, parents and carers have improved knowledge and skills in knowing how to recognise, respond to and support them when they experience mental health concerns. It is this partnership between the school and the family that is essential in ensuring children and young people can make the most of their educational opportunities.

To assist with this, SAFEMinds: At Home was developed for parents and carers to provide them with a variety of information and resources that will assist them to identify, inquire and take appropriate action to reach out for support if they are concerned about their child.

https://safeminds.org.au/parents-and-carers/

Meet the team

 

Head Teacher Wellbeing

Nicole Ludlam

nicole.ludlam@det.nsw.edu.au

 

Head Teacher Wellbeing

Lauren Rolfe

Lauren.Taylor7@det.nsw.edu.au

 

Student Support Officer 

Bayhan Baydar

Bayhan.Baydar1@det.nsw.edu.au

 

School Counsellor

Tim Bowden

TIMOTHY.BOWDEN1@det.nsw.edu.au

 

School Counsellor

Nada Potter

Nada.Potter@det.nsw.edu.au

Access to Support Services

Access direct links to mental health organisations, fact sheets, help lines and additional resources.

Fact Sheets

This selection of fact sheets below are sourced from the beYou website, please visit the site for further information on a wide range of topics:

Adolescent Development

Anxiety

Body Image

Depression

Digital Mental Health

Resilience and Mental Health

School Refusal

Stress Management

Supporting Children and Young People Affected by Grief

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