The Department of Mental Health (DMH) School Based Community Access Platform (SBCAP) developed a series of wellbeing workshops to be delivered in high school classrooms. This course was created to help increase students’ wellbeing by strengthening their self-care and wellbeing practices. Our hope is that through these workshops, teachers and school staff can help students prioritize their own emotional wellness in the classroom.

Preparation and viewing of the workshops will take less than 30 minutes. The workshops are meant to be completed in a period of a few weeks. You do not need a background in mental health to provide these workshops in the classroom. Each workshop will be accompanied by a mindfulness and/or educational video. Teachers and school staff will also have access to download and share all of the resources provided during the workshops.

Workshop 1: Introduction

• An introduction to the Wellbeing Workshops. Includes discussion about the pandemic’s impact on mental wellbeing.

Workshop 2: Mindfulness

• Explores facts about the practice of mindfulness and teaches the importance of using this helpful tool.

Workshop 3: Dealing with Feelings

• Discusses feelings, stress, and healthy ways of coping.

Workshop 4: Healthy Relationships

• Discusses characteristics of healthy versus unhealthy relationships. Talks about the importance of establishing boundaries.

Workshop 5: Let's Talk: Suicide Awareness

• Explores facts about suicide and provides prevention tools, resources, and supports.

Workshop 6: Wrap-Up

• A wrap-up and highlight of key takeaways and coping skills to maintain mental wellbeing.