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Episode 6: School Connectedness - Wellcome Whatever Works #ActiveIngredientsMH

12.09.2022 - By The Mental ElfPlay

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Can school connectedness help prevent anxiety and depression?How can schools support the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth?

In this 28-minute discussion, Dr Monika Raniti and Dr Gemma Lewis explore the links between school connectedness and mental health; specifically how the school ethos, environment and policy can help promote mental health in LGBTQ+ young people.

00:44 Introductions 01:06 What is school connectedness? 02:11 Can school connectedness help prevent anxiety and depression? 08:14 What further research is needed on school connectedness? 09:49 How can schools support the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth? 18:42 How is school connectedness linked to youth mental health? 24:47 How else can schools ensure that everyone feels included?

Find out more about Wellcome Mental Health: https://wellcome.org/what-we-do/mental-health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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