Mental Health Awareness Week Assembly
On Wednesday 22nd April 2026, Year 9, 10 and 11 students of Parkside Studio College attended a Mental Health Awareness Week assembly delivered by Mr Downes. The session focused on raising awareness, reducing stigma, and encouraging students to look after their wellbeing.
Students explored what mental health is, learning that it exists on a spectrum from thriving to crisis, and that it is normal for this to change over time. Key statistics highlighted the importance of the topic, including that 1 in 4 people experience a mental health issue each year and many young people do not seek support.
