Bloom
Early preventative support to equip young people with mental health knowledge
Evidence shows that providing good, early preventative support in the right place at the right time can help to avoid deterioration in young people’s mental health, and equip them for the challenges of everyday life.
That’s why we created Bloom – the largest UK-wide programme for 14-18 year olds which focuses on supporting young people’s mental health resilience.
Did you know that 75% of mental illnesses start before a person’s 18th birthday? Evidence shows that providing good, early preventative support in the right place at the right time can help to avoid deterioration in young people’s mental health, and equip them for the challenges of everyday life.
What is Bloom?
We gathered insight from young people and teachers across the UK to build a programme which young people have told us they want and need. Bloom equips young people with the tools and knowledge to maintain their mental health through life’s transitions– such as moving through school, changing friendship groups, moving to university or starting employment.
Delivered through scenario-based discussion and relatable topics, such as ‘social pressures’ and ‘exam stress’, Bloom will leave young people with a better understanding of mental health in themselves and others. They will also possess a suite of tools they can deploy in ways which are right for their own mental health both now and in the future.
A core part of our programme also works with teachers to build the foundational knowledge to do what they do best: securing the best outcomes for their students. Over an 8-week period, Bloom Associate Trainers work alongside teachers to support and train them in the course content and the application of our easy-to-use teaching resources.
With designated trained teachers continuing the future delivery of the programme, Bloom will affect the lives of more young people and leave behind a legacy within a school for years to come.
Topics covered include:
- Resilience
- Exam pressure
- Friendships (bullying, conflict)
- Social pressures
- Decisions about the future
- Anxiety
- Low mood & depression
- Managing stress
- Work-life balance
Read our resources on mental health and how you can better understand mental health conditions.
Bloom on Clic
Bloom on Clic is a dedicated platform for teachers and education staff. You can sign up to our online training, access all of our Bloom resources, get mental health support for yourselves through our quick chat and community forums and gain insight to help your students through an array of materials and live Q&A sessions.
Sign up to the peer support platform, Clic, where you will find resources to support your work with young people and help you feel confident in having conversations about mental health in the classroom.
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Want to find out more about young people’s mental health resilience and the support we deliver to schools and colleges across Scotland?
If you need further information about Bloom or want to enquire about online training, resources or how we can help your school or college, contact the Bloom team.
Do you have any more questions about the support Change Mental Health delivers across communities in Scotland? Contact our Information and Support Line.