Mental health and wellbeing calendar: autumn term 2023
A calendar of curriculum themes and occasions linked to mental health for the 2023 autumn term, with activity ideas and free resources for each theme.
Being aware of upcoming mental health awareness days, and points where anxiety and stress may increase, can help you plan your wellbeing activity for the term.
The calendar covers awareness days and themes for this term, including:
- the return to school and transitions
- Black History Month
- World Mental Health Day
- International Stress Awareness Week
- Anti-Bullying Week
For each date, we have highlighted key themes and suggested activities that schools and colleges could run.
We have also included lots of links to free resources to help students and staff mark the dates and explore related mental health topics.
Using this resource
This resource is designed for:
- use by school staff
- use by staff in primary, secondary, post-16 and further education settings
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