Health & Wellbeing Toolkit for Educators

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 Ready-to-Use Resources for Educators

Get everything you need to teach student wellbeing: PowerPoint presentations, lesson plans, interactive exercises, quizzes, and videos. Evidence-based content you can use in your classroom immediately.

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Boost Performance through Well-being

Why Choose our Course? Well-being is the foundation of academic performance. A positive mindset, reduced stress, and enhanced focus are just a few of the outcomes.

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Tailored for Educators: Our content is designed to seamlessly integrate into school curricula, making it easy for educators to incorporate well-being into their classes.

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Comprehensive Resources: Access ready-made lesson plans, a detailed syllabus, including fun activities for the classroom and colorful slides to summarize content.

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Key Topics

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Positive Psychology

Learn about leading theories and applications of Positive Psychology on personal happiness and well-being, by pioneers Martin Seligman and Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi.

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The Science of Happiness

The Science of Happiness is accelerating. Explore the practical, and powerful, “habits of happy people” that have been uncovered by the social and natural sciences.

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Mental Health: New Discoveries

Learn about remarkable new discoveries in the Science of Mental Health and Well-being including "food for mood," the power of goal-setting, and finding meaning.

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What is the Health & Wellbeing Toolkit for Educators?

The Health & Wellbeing Toolkit for Educators is a comprehensive, science-based professional development course designed specifically for teachers, school counselors, and education professionals. It provides you with evidence-based strategies, ready-to-use lesson plans, and practical tools to teach mental health and wellbeing to students of all ages. The toolkit empowers you to integrate mental health education into your classroom with confidence and credibility.

How long does it take to complete the toolkit course?

The Health & Wellbeing Toolkit for Educators is designed as a flexible professional development resource that typically takes 6-8 weeks to complete at a self-paced schedule. Most educators spend 2-3 hours per week reviewing content, adapting materials, and planning implementation. However, you have lifetime access, so you can work through the materials according to your academic calendar and teaching schedule.

What will I learn in this toolkit course?

  • You'll learn science-based strategies for teaching mental health and wellbeing to students, evidence-based content on happiness, resilience, and positive psychology suitable for K-12 classrooms, ready-to-implement lesson plans and classroom activities, techniques for creating a mentally healthy classroom environment, methods for supporting students' emotional wellbeing, and how to integrate wellbeing education across different subjects and grade levels. The course also covers self-care strategies for educators themselves.

Do I receive a certificate upon completion?

Yes, you receive a professional certificate of completion after finishing the Health & Wellbeing Toolkit for Educators course. This certificate demonstrates your specialized training in mental health and well-being education and can be used for professional development documentation, continuing education requirements, teaching portfolio enhancement, and demonstrating commitment to student mental health.

Can I use this toolkit with my current curriculum?

Absolutely. The Health & Wellbeing Toolkit is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing curricula rather than replace it. You'll learn how to weave mental health and wellbeing concepts into subjects you're already teaching - whether that's English, social studies, PE, health class, or advisory periods. The toolkit provides flexible strategies that adapt to various teaching contexts, grade levels, and time constraints.

What grade levels is this toolkit suitable for?

The Health & Wellbeing Toolkit for Educators is adaptable for K-12 education. The course provides strategies and materials that can be modified for elementary, middle school, and high school students. You'll learn how to adjust content complexity, activities, and delivery methods based on your students' developmental stages and needs. Many educators teaching multiple grade levels find the toolkit valuable for creating age-appropriate wellbeing lessons across their classes.

Will this help me meet mental health education requirements?

Yes. As mental health curricula become mandatory in schools worldwide, this toolkit helps educators meet those requirements with evidence-based, professionally developed content. The course aligns with growing educational standards emphasizing social-emotional learning (SEL) and mental health literacy. You'll gain the knowledge and resources to confidently fulfill institutional and governmental requirements for mental health education.

How will this benefit my students?

Students who receive mental health and well-being education show improved emotional regulation, better stress management skills, increased resilience and coping abilities, enhanced self-awareness and self-esteem, stronger peer relationships and social skills, improved academic performance and engagement, and reduced anxiety and depression symptoms. By implementing strategies from this toolkit, you're giving students life skills that extend far beyond the classroom and support their long-term mental health.

I'm already overwhelmed with curriculum demands. Will this add to my workload?

The toolkit is designed to integrate into your existing teaching rather than add separate requirements. Many educators find that incorporating wellbeing strategies actually improves classroom management, student engagement, and the overall teaching experience, making their work easier. The ready-to-use materials save preparation time, and the positive classroom climate created through wellbeing education often reduces behavioral issues that consume teaching time.

Can school counselors use this toolkit?

Yes, school counselors find the Health & Wellbeing Toolkit extremely valuable for both direct student programming and supporting teachers school-wide. Counselors use the materials for group counseling sessions, classroom guidance lessons, mental health awareness campaigns, professional development for teaching staff, and creating comprehensive school-wide wellbeing initiatives. The evidence-based approach strengthens counseling programs with research-backed strategies.

Will this help me with my own wellbeing as an educator?

Yes. The toolkit includes dedicated content on educator self-care and wellbeing. Teaching is emotionally demanding, and burnout rates among educators are high. You'll learn evidence-based strategies for managing stress, maintaining work-life balance, building resilience, and protecting your own mental health while supporting students. Many educators report that the personal wellbeing insights are as valuable as the teaching strategies.

What makes this different from other SEL or mental health programs?

Unlike generic SEL programs, this toolkit is specifically designed for practical classroom implementation by real teachers facing real constraints. It provides research-based content with teacher-tested strategies, flexible materials adaptable to diverse teaching contexts, comprehensive coverage from foundational concepts to advanced applications, lifetime access allowing you to return as needs evolve, and integration guidance rather than separate curriculum. The toolkit respects your professional judgment while providing expert-developed resources.

Are the lesson plans and activities ready to use?

Yes, the toolkit includes ready-to-implement lesson plans, classroom activities, student exercises, and teaching resources. While materials are designed for immediate use, they're also customizable so you can adapt them to your specific students, grade level, subject area, and teaching style. You'll receive both the complete resources and guidance on how to modify them effectively.

Does this cover trauma-informed teaching approaches?

Yes, the toolkit incorporates trauma-informed educational practices as part of creating mentally healthy classroom environments. You'll learn how to recognize signs of student distress, create safe and supportive classroom climates, implement teaching strategies that support traumatized students, set appropriate boundaries while being compassionate, and know when and how to refer students to specialized support. The approach balances teacher capability with professional mental health services.

Will this help with student behavior management?

Absolutely. Many educators report that implementing wellbeing strategies significantly improves classroom climate and reduces behavioral issues. When students learn emotional regulation, stress management, and social skills, they're better equipped to handle classroom challenges appropriately. The positive, strengths-based approach creates a supportive environment where behavioral problems decrease naturally.

Has this toolkit been used successfully by other educators?

Yes, the Health & Wellbeing Toolkit is trusted by educators worldwide and has been featured in a UK Parliament Early Day Motion. Teachers across diverse educational contexts - urban and rural, public and private, various countries and cultures - have successfully implemented these strategies. The evidence-based approach ensures effectiveness across different student populations and teaching environments.

Why is mental health education for students so important right now?

Student mental health challenges have increased dramatically, with rising rates of anxiety, depression, and stress among young people. Schools are increasingly recognized as critical settings for mental health intervention and prevention. Educators are on the frontlines, spending significant time with students and positioned to make real impact. Providing teachers with evidence-based tools to support student wellbeing isn't just beneficial - it's essential for creating educational environments where all students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

What if I have questions while implementing the strategies?

The toolkit is designed to be comprehensive and self-explanatory, with detailed implementation guidance. The clear instructions and examples address most questions educators have. While the course is self-guided, the materials anticipate common challenges and provide troubleshooting guidance.
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About The Team

Narration & Production
Mark K. Setton, D.Phil., Oxon.

Research Team
Paul Desan, PhD, Harvard
Anthony Arciero, PhD, George Mason
Saira Qureshi; MA, LMHC
Miguel Toribio-Mateas, PhD Middlesex

Video Editing
Fahim Nirob

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