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Metal illness awareness week.

April is autism awareness month. Spend sometime truly learning about it and understanding the depth of autism. Several children around the world are effected by autism everyday so support and educate yourself and friends and family around you.

January is Mental Health Awareness month, so make the effort to welcome the New Year with a fresh start and a positive attitude!

There are many online resources to help you, such as the links below, or you can book a quick chat with a Peer Counsellor to help you make the best of your health, especially during mocks season. Good luck everyone!

http://www.stmarkvillage.org/january-is-mental-wellness-month
http://www.1800runaway.org/2014/01/tips-for-mental-wellness-month/

The week of May 2nd-8th is National Anxiety and Depression Awareness Week.

Depression is a common mental health disorder, affecting more than 350 million people of all ages worldwide each year. A new study found that the Middle East has a very high rate of major depression compared to the rest of the world — almost 7 percent.

Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only about one-third of those suffering receive treatment. If you wish to see a Peer Counsellor about any problems you have, approach us in school or email us at [email protected]

The month of May is . Mental health is just as important as, if not more important than, physical health and issues with your mental health should be taken as seriously as any other ailment.

Book a session with a Peer Counsellor by emailing [email protected] - our counsellors are trained, dependable and available to you for however long you need them.

is celebrated on 7 April every year to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO in 1948. This year's theme is which affects 422 million people worldwide.

This April is , a topic that plays a big part in everybody's lives. This exam season, visit the Peer Counsellors for stress-related issues or coping techniques and don't forget to vary your revision with breaks and a healthy diet!

Here's a helpful online source: http://www.helpguide.org/articles/stress/relaxation-techniques-for-stress-relief.htm

Here is the Peer Counselling group for 2016. Look out for them around the school to ask about sessions or any questions you have!