Place2Be Children's Mental Health Week 2025 - Presentation for Secondary Schools - FREE [PDF]

Help your students explore the importance of mental health with our FREE Children’s Mental Health Week Presentation for Secondary Schools! Designed specifically for pre-teens and teens age 11-18, this 13-slide PowerPoint aligns with this year’s theme, Know Yourself to Grow Yourself. Packed with engaging content and optional activities, it’s the perfect way to start meaningful conversations about self-awareness and personal growth.

About This Resource

This thoughtfully crafted presentation provides secondary school educators with a ready-to-use tool to support Children’s Mental Health Week 2025. With a mix of interactive content, reflective prompts and optional activities, the resource is ideal for raising awareness about mental health while helping teens learn strategies to grow into their best selves.

Features

• 13 engaging slides that align with the theme Know Yourself to Grow Yourself.
• Covers key topics: What is mental health? How can we know ourselves better? How can we grow ourselves?
• Two optional activities linked to our FREE printable resources.
• Teen-friendly visuals and content designed to resonate with secondary school students.
• Flexible design: Use the slides as a complete session or adapt them to fit your lesson plan.

Benefits

• Encourages self-reflection and emotional awareness in teens.
• Provides a structured framework to discuss mental health in a safe and approachable way.
• Supports the development of key skills such as self-awareness, empathy, and resilience.
• Complements other Children’s Mental Health Week resources to provide a well-rounded experience.
• Free to download and easy to integrate into classrooms or group sessions.

How to Use This Resource

1. Introduce the theme of Children’s Mental Health Week using the first few slides.
2. Use the slides to guide discussions on what mental health is and why it’s important.
3. Explore the ideas of knowing yourself and growing yourself with reflective questions and prompts.
4. Complete the two optional activities, either during the session or as homework, using our printable resources.
5. Encourage teens to think about their own mental health and how they can nurture their growth throughout the year.

Suggested Uses

• Use during form time or PSHE lessons to explore mental health and emotional well-being.
• Incorporate the presentation into assemblies to introduce Children’s Mental Health Week.
• Pair with our printable activities for an extended and interactive learning experience.
• Share with pastoral teams or counsellors to use in small group settings or one-on-one discussions.

Bring Children’s Mental Health Week to life in your secondary school with our FREE 13-slide presentation. Covering this year’s theme, Know Yourself to Grow Yourself, this resource is perfect for teens and features reflective activities and mental health tips to foster self-awareness and personal growth.