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NOTES TO SELF

The Notes to Self film and supporting resources seek to challenge the myths and misinformation that surround mental health and well-being. The film stresses the importance of early intervention by professionals, when young people are having difficulties, and to this end contains several scenarios in which we see young people talking to well-being professionals. 

The film poses the questions: When do the everyday stresses and ups and downs of teenage behaviour become a mental health issue? How do you keep yourself mentally well? How can you help a friend in need?

Notes to Self aims to equip young people with strategies to help keep themselves emotionally healthy and to guide them on seeking help and supporting others.

“The use of creative approaches draws in the pupils interest in the topic area and allows them to talk about and explore sensitive topic areas. Whilst initially a small number of pupils are involved the resource can then be used widely and is sustainable.”

– Sallyann Sutton Professional Lead-School Nursing, Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust

The drama begins with a student production team who are tasked with making a film about mental well-being – in just 24 hours! The film-within-a-film they deliver is an emotional story about a popular member of the class who cannot voice his own deep anxieties. Post-it notes appear expressing his fears. Things come to a head in a remarkable climax at school, but he manages to get professional help. The production team also share their Five Helpful Hints for Well-Being.

Made with the active participation of Barr Beacon Language College students who helped devise the script and acted in the film. The film and resources are available on EasySRE.

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