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🤔 Did you know 1 in 6 children (16%) aged 5–16 are now estimated to experience a probable mental condition (1), the need to support young people’s mental health is greater than ever. We spoke to Fiona, the Education Support Officer and Designated Safeguarding Officer at The Story Project. The Story Project brings PSHE education to life through thought-provoking books and resources that help teachers explore wellbeing topics in a safe and engaging way. Within her role, Fiona knows that staying up to date with youth mental health and best practice is vital to creating meaningful resources for schools. Completing the course has helped Fiona strengthen The Story Project’s approach to wellbeing. “We’ve refined our content to ensure it reflects the best mental health practice,” she explains. 📚 Read more about Fiona’s approach and the transformative impact of MHFA training by reading the full case study: https://brnw.ch/21wWzK2 #MentalHealthMatters #YoungPeople #Schools #Education #SupportingYoungPeople (1)NHS Digital.Mental Health of Children and Young People in England, 2020: Wave 1 follow up to the 2017 survey.