At MEA, we believe that mental health and wellbeing are essential to every student's success and happiness. We are committed to creating a supportive environment where students can thrive and develop. Our Mental Health and Wellbeing page provides valuable resources and practical strategies to help students take care of their mental and physical health.
Taking care of yourself is a vital part of your journey, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Whether it’s exploring ways to stay active, making smart food choices, or exploring tools to support good mental health, we encourage students to use these resources to support their overall wellbeing.
Explore ways to feel more calm:
Getting better sleep can have a positive impact on all aspects of your life. The teen sleep hub shares top tips for better sleep videos and and a free eBook of bit-sized resources:
Get moving for your mental health. Being active has countless benefits, from helping you to improve focus and be more motivated to improving sleep. Find out how to get active and watch the video:
Asking for help
If you have a worry and would like some advice or to discuss how you are feeling with someone at MEA, you can send a message to our worry service through the email address below and our Wellbeing Team will get back to you. Please give some details of your concern or how we can help you and remember we will be able to provide better support if you tell us your name and year group.
You can contact Childline about anything. It's easy to contact a counsellor by calling free on 0800 1111, chatting online via Childline's website or sending an email. You can also talk to other young people via the message boards. If you want to speak to someone or would just like some more information or advice, you can visit the webiste:
School Nurses
The Manchester school health service offers a texting service for young people aged 11-16 called ChatHealth, which is a new way for young people to get advice and support around health related issues directly from the school health service.
Young people can text in to ChatHealth on 07507 330 205. The confidential and anonymous service is available Monday to Friday 9am-4pm, including school holidays and is monitored by a team of trained nurses.
Shout 85258 is a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone who is struggling to cope. For more information about the text service and to access tips and resources to support you when you're feeling anxious, stressed or overwhelmed, visit the website: