School Social Worker Message

Special Report From Psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg

“Student Wellbeing”
Whilst most children are resilient and seem to be demonstrating a remarkable capacity to manage during this challenging time, others are not faring as well. Some are experiencing a variety of emotions ranging from fear to anxiety, all of which are considered normal or natural responses to this current situation. However despite this, it is still important for adult carers to remain vigilant for any signs of unusual distress or behaviour, even though your child may not have any prior history of a mental health disorder.

It was estimated that one in seven Australasian children experienced a mental health issue before the Coronavirus pandemic, therefore early intervention, diagnosis and treatment is even more important now. In the current climate, one useful thing you can do is help your child focus on the things that they can control –– such as their learning, diet, exercise and sleep.

In this Special Report, adult carers will be provided with a checklist that can be used as a guide in determining if there is any cause for concern. We hope you take time to reflect on the information offered in this Special Report, and as always, we welcome your feedback.

Here is the link to the special report
https://schooltv.me/wellbeing_news/special-report-wellbeing-checklist-primary

If you do have any concerns about the wellbeing of your child, please contact me or seek medical or professional help.

Lisa Mueller
School Social Worker
Available Mondays and Wednesdays