Wellbeing and mental health at school

Schools have traditionally focused on academic subjects like maths, reading, and science, but education is about much more than grades. Schools are also places where children grow emotionally, build friendships, discover who they are, and learn how to live together. That’s why wellbeing matters. Feeling safe, supported, and included every day helps students not only learn better, but thrive in life.

Today, many young people across Europe experience stress, anxiety, and exclusion at school. Bullying, academic pressure, worries about appearance, and the influence of social media can all affect their mental health. This makes it essential for schools to place wellbeing at the heart of everything they do, working together with students, families, teachers, and communities to create caring and welcoming environments.

This resource offers 10 practical actions to improve mental health and wellbeing in schools, along with ideas shared by nearly 200 children about how decision-makers can help make schools happier and healthier places. By taking these steps, schools can support every student to feel valued, confident, and ready to learn.

https://op.europa.eu/en/publication-detail/-/publication/feea5c99-d186-11f0-8da2-01aa75ed71a1/