--- title: "Health and Wellbeing" url: "https://st-anthonys-academy.com/pupil-parent-information/health-and-wellbeing" school: "St. Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy" --- # Health and Wellbeing ## Health and Wellbeing ### It’s OK not to be OK At St. Anthony’s, we understand that mental health and emotional wellbeing are just as important as physical health. If you’re feeling upset, anxious, or overwhelmed, please know that you’re not alone — and support is always available. You can speak to **any adult in school**, but we also have **specially trained staff** who are here to help you at any time. ### Mental Health First Aiders These staff members are trained to support students with mental health concerns: - Mrs Richardson-Dunn - Mrs Tomlin - Mrs Smith - Ms Moran - Miss Britton - Mrs Lanaghan - Ms Graham ### Emergency First Aiders These staff members are trained to provide physical first aid: - Dr Frost - Mrs Giles - Ms Graham - Miss Hanson - Miss Hodgson - Miss Hope - Miss Howey - Miss Jones - Mrs Kershaw - Mrs Roddam - Miss Sherwood - Miss Spencer - Mrs Young Posters around school offices and classrooms help students easily identify Mental Health First Aiders and Emergency First Aiders. ### Useful Links and Resources [Kooth – kooth.com](https://www.kooth.com/) [Anna Freud – annafreud.com](https://www.annafreud.org/parents-and-carers/) [Coping with exam pressure – a guide for students – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coping-with-exam-pressure-a-guide-for-students/coping-with-exam-pressure-a-guide-for-students) **Anti-Bullying Support** [BullyingUK](https://www.bullying.co.uk/) [KIDSCAPE](https://www.kidscape.org.uk/advice/advice-for-parents-and-carers/) **Tackling Extremism** [Educate Against Hate – Prevent Radicalisation & Extremism](https://educateagainsthate.com/) ### Pupil & Parent Information - [Pupil & Parent Information](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/pupil-parent-information) - [Academic Support](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/pupil-parent-information/academic-support) - [British Values and Protected Characteristics](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/pupil-parent-information/british-values-and-protected-characteristics) - [Character Development](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/pupil-parent-information/character-development) - [Enrichment](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/pupil-parent-information/enrichment) - [Events & What's On](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/events-and-whats-on) - [Health and Wellbeing](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/pupil-parent-information/health-and-wellbeing) - [Newsletters](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/pupil-parent-information/newsletters) - [Online Safety](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/pupil-parent-information/online-safety) - [School Meals](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/pupil-parent-information/school-meals) - [School Uniform](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/pupil-parent-information/school-uniform) - [Term Dates](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/pupil-parent-information/term-dates) - [Year 6/7 Transition](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/pupil-parent-information/year-6-7-transistion) - [Y11 Information](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/pupil-parent-information/y11-information) ![St. Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-anthony-s-girls-catholic-academy-2/images/logo/logo-footer-with-diocese-02(2).png) ### St. Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy Thornhill Terrace Sunderland SR2 7JN 0191 565 8904 ### Trust Information - [Website Terms](https://bccet.org.uk/website-terms/) - [Accessibility Statement](https://bccet.org.uk/accessibility-statement/) - [Privacy Notice](https://bccet.org.uk/privacy-policy/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/StAnthonysGirlsCatholicAcademy/) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stanthsgirls/) © Copyright 2025–2026 St. Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://st-anthonys-academy.com/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)