Students of KENNEDY HIGH the global school actively participated in a series of activities during Mental Health Awareness Week which is observed from 4 October to 10 October every year.

Peer Educators and Student Council Members of Class IX and X of CBSE took part in a rally to raise awareness among students and break the stigma around mental health. They also spread the message that it is okay to ask for help.
Students of Class II to X CBSE engaged in art integrated activities to strengthen their understanding of the need for mental health and explore ways to cope with stressors.

Class II students participated in a ‘Nature Walk’ activity, where they mindfully observed their surroundings and later expressed their observations through drawings. The activity helped them practise mindfulness, focus on the present moment and feel calm and relaxed. They learned that slowing down and observing nature can reduce stress and improve focus.

Class III students took part in a ‘Hand Tracing’ activity where they traced their hands and wrote the names of people they can share their feelings with, such as parents, teachers, grandparents, relatives and friends. This helped them understand the importance of sharing and encouraged kindness, caring and cooperation.
Class IV students did the ‘Worry Box’ activity where they wrote or drew their worries on slips of paper and dropped them into the worry box. This taught them that expressing worries is healthy and that it is normal for everyone to have them. Students realised that worries are common and temporary and that expressing them can bring relief.

Class V students created ‘My Safe Space’ art to visualise what makes them feel safe, calm and happy. They learned to return to this personal safe place when feeling stressed, anxious or unsafe. Through this activity, students identified strategies to create emotional safety.

Class VI students designed a four section mind map titled ‘My Mind Map’ with the categories: things that stress me, things that calm me, people who help me and things I am good at. This activity helped them identify stress triggers, coping methods and personal strengths.

Class VII students worked on ‘My Coping Toolbox’ by drawing or making a toolbox filled with healthy coping strategies. This activity helped students identify practical tools to manage stress and also understand that coping strategies can be personalised and applied in daily life.

Class VIII students participated in a Zentangle art activity, learning that painting and drawing are effective coping strategies to calm down during difficult times. Through the activity, students discovered creative expression as a healthy outlet for emotions.

Class IX students drew the ‘Inclusion is My Jam’ poster through which they learned the importance of compassion, kindness and empathy in supporting the mental health and well being of others. The students understood the role of inclusivity and empathy in building a supportive community.

Class X students took part in the ‘Let It Go’ art activity to practise letting go of certain feelings for better mental health. They also created posters to understand that doing one’s best looks different each day. This helped students recognise the importance of self acceptance, resilience and the ability to release negative emotions.
Mental Health Awareness Week at KENNEDY HIGH the global school provided students across all grades with meaningful opportunities to reflect on their emotions, practise coping strategies and build empathy. Through creative, mindful and collaborative activities, students learned that mental health is an essential part of overall well being and that it is both normal and healthy to seek support.