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About RISE

RISE is part of the Newcastle Gateshead ICB, NHS, and DfE Mental Health in Schools programme. We collaborate with schools and colleges to support young people with mild to moderate mental health needs. This can involve one-on-one work with students, group sessions, whole class workshops, parent/carer sessions, staff training and drop-ins and assemblies

How RISE improves wellbeing

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How we improve children's wellbeing

At RISE, we want to support as many pupils as possible. That’s why we take the ‘whole school approach’. 

This means, as well as working directly with young people who need structured support, we also work alongside teachers to plan lessons and deliver training in how to manage specific mental health issues.

By enabling professionals and parents to better support young people’s wellbeing, we aim to reach more young people in the long term.

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What can RISE help with?

At RISE, we offer low intensity support for children and young people coping with mild to moderate mental health needs. Our Education Mental Health Practitioners will tailor sessions based on young person needs but themes may include:

  • Anxiety
  • Low mood
  • Emotional literacy and regulation
  • Low confidence/self-esteem
  • Sleep
  • Exam stress

If issues are more complex such as suicide ideation, gender fluidity, psychosis, eating disorders and serious self-harm, our partners can offer more specialist support.

Please find our referral form here.

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Wellbeing resources

We have a range of resources for children, young people, professionals and parents that offer practical tips to feel more in control and become more resilient in managing emotional wellbeing and mental health.