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School wellbeing articles

For the educators and leaders who carry the weight of a school's wellbeing culture.

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Strategy that changes behaviour

Why well-written wellbeing strategies so often fail to change what happens day to day.

Staff wellbeing

Self care that survives a term, and how leaders protect their teams from burnout.

Mental health first aid in schools

What MHFA-informed practice looks like when it is embedded rather than bolted on.

International school life

Transition, belonging and the particular pressures of mobile school communities.

Articles

Wellbeing and Mental Health
Why most school wellbeing strategies do not change behaviour (and what can be done about it)
Why do so many international school wellbeing strategies fail to change what actually happens day to day? This article explores the gap between good intentions and lived behaviour, and explains what schools can do to design wellbeing systems that support staff and students in moments of uncertainty.
Nick Praulins - 04/02/2026
Mental Health
Practical Self Care In School (Without the Guilt)
Educators give so much of themselves to pupils that their own wellbeing often slips down the list. This article shows how Mental Health First Aid principles can help teachers embed simple, guilt-free self care practices into the school day.
Nick Praulins - 28/08/2025
MHFA
How MHFA-Informed Peer Support Can Help LGBTQI+ Students Feel Safer In Schools
When an LGBTQI+ student opens up to a peer, it can be a moment of deep courage and care. This article explores how schools can build safe, sustainable peer support programmes using Mental Health First Aid principles.
Nick Praulins - 16/06/2025
International Schools
Feel-Good Wellness vs Real Mental Health Support: Know the Difference
Are your initiatives truly supporting staff wellbeing, or merely masking deeper issues? Learn the key differences between superficial feel-good strategies and effective, evidence-based mental health interventions.
Nick Praulins - 26/05/2025
Mental Health Support Services
Why Every School Leader Should Be Trained in Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Why MHFA training is essential for school leaders, especially in international schools across Europe. Learn how it supports well-being, leadership, and whole-school culture.
Nick Praulins - 03/05/2025
International Schools
Mental Health First Aid: The Little Things Can Matter Most
When a quiet new student started slipping through the cracks, it wasn't a big intervention that made the difference - it was one small conversation. Learning to recognise and respond to early signs of distress can change everything.
Nick Praulins - 10/04/2025