Curriculum Relevance

Mental health issues permeate the effective delivery of the whole curriculum –statistically, in any class or tutor group some people are likely have mental health problems of one sort or another. It's not just a problem for these particular young people – teachers, lecturers, friends have to deal with it as well. Promoting good mental health should be a component of a supra-curricular whole school policy.

England
Channel 4's programme 'Winning the Mind Game' supports work in the broad area of PSHE at KS4 and above. At KS4 it can support work on the following guidelines:

• developing confidence and responsibility – a, b, c and d
• developing a healthy, safer lifestyle – a, b, c, d, and g
• developing good relationships – a, c, d, e, f, i, j and k

Wales
'Winning the Mind Game' supports work in the following areas of PSHE, designed to help students to:

• develop an understanding of their characters, strengths and weaknesses
• develop self-respect and self-discipline
• care for others and exercise goodwill in their dealings with them
• show others they are valued
• earn loyalty, trust and confidence
• work co-operatively with others

Scotland
'Winning the Mind Game' supports guidance teachers and others who are involved in the delivery of PSHE lessons, especially where there is an emphasis on health and healthy living issues. It is relevant for the delivery of Higher Still courses in PSHE – in particular, the personal awareness and development units – and may also be of interest to those delivering Higher Still psychology courses.

The programme supports:

• interpersonal and group skills, including relationships
• self-awareness, self-reliance, self-confidence, including rights and responsibilities