What is it?
The Parent and Teacher Mental Health First Aid Toolkit is one of the main outcomes of the Healthy Mind, Healthy Child project. It is a practical, evidence-based guide designed to help parents, teachers, coaches and professionals identify, understand and support the emotional and psychological needs of children aged 7 to 14.
The toolkit combines international research, European good practices and innovative methodologies developed throughout the project, providing practical tools to respond to situations such as stress, anxiety, social withdrawal, low self-esteem and emotional difficulties in childhood.
Main objectives:
- Improve the ability of families and professionals to support children’s mental health
- Promote early detection and preventive intervention
- Reduce stigma associated with emotional difficulties
- Foster safer and more inclusive educational, family and sports environments
- Provide practical, accessible and easy-to-implement tools
What does the toolkit include?
- Guides for recognising early signs of emotional distress
The resource helps identify emotional, behavioural, physical and social changes that may indicate mental health difficulties in children. - Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) activities
Includes practical activities focused on emotional regulation, relaxation, conflict resolution, self-esteem and resilience, adapted to educational and family contexts. - Digital storytelling for emotional expression
The toolkit integrates digital storytelling methodologies, emotional comics and creative activities that help children express emotions and develop empathy. - Innovative methods based on sports and nature
Presents real experiences of Outdoor Adventure Therapy and sports mentorship to strengthen emotional resilience and social skills. - Practical cases and real-life scenarios
Includes applied examples and role-playing exercises to support adults in responding to complex emotional situations involving children.