Why Preventing Mental Ill-Health in Schools is Essential: ReSET School Mental Health

In the final episode of the ReSET Podcast, host André Tomlin from the Mental Elf explores the importance of mental health prevention in schools, featuring insights from Professor Peter Fonagy, Professor Essi Viding, Professor Jess Deighton, and Dr Ros Law. This episode emphasises the necessity of prevention over treatment, as optimal treatments can only reduce depression by a third. Key points include the challenge schools face in implementing prevention strategies amidst numerous demands, the long-term benefits of prevention, and the need for sustainable, evidence-based approaches. The episode concludes with actionable advice for schools to cut through ineffective interventions and focus on proven methods. Join us to learn why prevention is not just a luxury, but an essential part of creating a conducive learning environment. 00:00 Introduction to the ReSET Project 00:57 Recap of Previous Episodes 01:21 The Importance of Prevention 01:29 The Challenges Schools Face 02:06 Implementing Prevention in Schools 03:56 The Role of Teachers 06:56 Evidence and Long-Term Benefits 10:32 The ReSET Project's Unique Approach 14:08 Practical Benefits for Schools 17:34 Building Trust and Partnerships 21:31 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways 23:33 Conclusion and Call to Action Find out more about the ReSET project at: Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why Preventing Mental Ill-Health in Schools is Essential: ReSET School Mental Health is an episode from National Elf Service by National Elf Service.

This episode is 24:37 long.

This episode was published on Feb 3, 2026.

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