All About SEMH: A Practical Guide for Secondary Teachers

All About SEMH is an accessible and informative guide for secondary school teachers, designed to increase their understanding of social, emotional and mental health needs and enhance their toolkit with practical, evidence-informed strategies to support learners in their care.

The book unpicks key terminology and debunks myths and misconceptions, enabling teachers to more easily understand some of the challenges for learners with SEMH needs. It then explores a range of key areas including anxiety, depression, bereavement, OCD and self-harm, and focuses on practical strategies and adaptations that can be made in every classroom. All About SEMH includes:

• A comprehensive introduction to social, emotional mental health needs and the surrounding terms and policies.
• Practical strategies tailored to different conditions to help provide targeted support to secondary school learners.
• Case studies and worked examples to i