New Short Courses to Support the Digital Wellbeing of 16-19 Year-Olds
Details: Written by Kelly Worsnop
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As the world increasingly embraces technology, concerns about its impact on young people's mental health are growing. At The Skills Network, we believe it's crucial to equip tutors with the resources they need to support the holistic development of their students.
Social media has become an undeniable force in the lives of 16-19 year-olds. While it offers opportunities for connection, creativity, and access to information, there are growing concerns regarding its potential negative impact on mental health. As recently reported, some education settings are banning mobile phones from their premises to minimise the knock-on effects of this. Indeed, this complex issue highlights the need for educators to be equipped with the correct resources to address these challenges.
Therefore, in line with World Mental Health Day (10th October), we're pleased to launch a series of innovative short courses designed to address the digital wellbeing and mental health needs of 16-19-year-olds. These courses cover essential topics such as:
- Mental Health Awareness -
Equipping students with valuable tools and resources for promoting positive mental wellbeing - Understanding Stress -
Helping young people to identify the signs of stress in themselves and others, and stress management techniques. - Understanding the Causes of Anxiety -
Providing individuals with an understanding of what anxiety is and how biological, psychological, and environmental factors can contribute to it. - Understanding the Effects of Anxiety -
Helping students to identify the physical and emotional symptoms of anxiety and panic attacks. - Knowing How to Manage Anxiety -
Teaching students key self-help strategies and treatment options to manage anxiety. - Understanding the Online Landscape (new)
Equipping students to identify online platforms, their associated risks, and common online threats. - Building a Positive Online Presence (new) -
Helping students develop constructive online behaviours and a positive digital citizenship. - Staying Safe Online (new) -
Teaching students about the risks of sharing personal information online, recognising cyberbullying and online grooming, and implementing protective strategies. - Recognising Online Propaganda (new) -
Providing students with critical thinking skills to discern fact from fiction online and identify manipulative content.
To complement these new short courses, we've created the Curriculum Solutions Builder, a powerful resource designed to support tutors in delivering engaging and effective lessons to 16-19-year-olds. This free resource supports tutors by saving valuable time in lesson planning.
We hope that by equipping tutors with the necessary resources, we can help empower them to create a supportive and nurturing learning environment that prioritises both academic achievement and mental wellbeing.
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