ReSET for Schools
Onset of mental health problems peaks in adolescence, a period of our lives characterised by changing social relationships and heightened emotions and feelings. Once developed, students may experience not only reduced mental wellbeing, but also difficulties in other areas of life, such as academic engagement and interpersonal relationships. Therefore, it is important to target early signs of mental health problems before they escalate!
To that end, the primary goal of the ReSET project is to develop a hybrid, preventative intervention targeting years 7-9 students who are already experiencing some mental health difficulties. Our 8-week skill-based training programme is designed to target problems in interpersonal relationships and emotions – known transdiagnostic mechanisms underlying vulnerability to mental health problems. Each week, students are invited to participate in group sessions with their classmates (approximately 10 students) and learn about: i) emotion recognition (self and others), ii) awareness of bodily sensations associated with different emotions, and iii) interaction skills. By the end of the programme, students may experience improved emotion processing skills and social relationships, as well as positive effects on their well-being.
ReSET Feedback
We have now finished collecting data for the ReSET Project, across eleven schools we worked with around 560 young people, and numerous facilitators and school staff.
