21st century schools : enhancing students’ mental health and well-being

This chapter begins with a description of inclusion and the demands made on teachers to cater for a wide range of abilities and student behaviour in modern classrooms. A discussion follows on mental health with a focus on enhancing students’ well-being, with the construct of resilience used to promote positive qualities and highlight protective factors that enhance well-being. Finally, the Health Promoting Schools framework outlines the importance of schools in establishing a healthy environment that is conducive to learning.