- My Wellbeing Journals are personal spaces for students to express their feelings, fears, goals, struggles and opinions without fear of judgement from others.
- They are tools children can use to help get their private thoughts out of their minds and onto paper, while simultaneously learning techniques and strategies to cope with life's challenges.
- It is widely acknowledged that mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression, affect one in seven primary-aged children, and an estimated 50% of all serious mental health issues in adulthood begin before age fourteen (beyondblue.com.au).
- Throughout the My Wellbeing Journals, students will be offered exercises that focus on:
- self-management
- self-awareness
- social awareness
- relationship skills
- responsible decision making
- The benefits of keeping a journal have been well documented.
- It is believed that writing down thoughts can help individuals achieve mental clarity and prioritise worries or fears.
- My Wellbeing Journals have been created by Lauren O'Brien, a passionate educator and best-selling author.
- The journals are well-researched, easy-to-use student resources designed to assist in improving overall wellbeing in school-age children.
