Videos to support wellbeing for children at secondary school

Low mood and depression

Feelings of low mood are something that we all experience from time to time. It can affect the things we do and how we take care of ourselves. If you have been experiencing low mood most of the time for more than a few weeks it is important you speak to someone you trust at home, school or your GP and seek support.

This short film gives us some advice on how we can manage times when we feel low.

This film from Mind gives some good tips and advice on the importance of self-care if you are feeling low or depressed.

Behavioural activation is an evidence based approach that can have a positive impact on feelings of low mood or depression. It is something you can plan and start yourself without any specialist training or therapist. This film tells you how to use behavioural activation and the positive impact it can have.