World Mental Health Day Assembly – Secondary Schools (10th October, UK, Editable with Script)

Description:
This engaging World Mental Health Day Assembly is designed for UK secondary schools and focuses on the official 2025 theme: “Overwhelm – when global events and relentless bad news become too much.” Perfect for raising awareness and promoting positive conversations around mental wellbeing, this ready-to-use PowerPoint helps pupils understand the impact of constant exposure to negative news and how to build resilience.
The assembly reminds students that mental health is just as important as physical health, explores the effects of doomscrolling and information overload, and provides practical strategies for managing feelings of stress and overwhelm. The resource also highlights the importance of seeking support, both in school and beyond.

What’s Included:
• 8-slide editable PowerPoint assembly (UK spelling and context)
• Full teacher script with suggested wording for each slide
• Focus on the 2025 World Mental Health Day theme: Overwhelm
• Clear explanations of doomscrolling and media overexposure
• Practical wellbeing tips to protect and support mental health
• Reflection activity to help pupils identify personal coping strategies
• Closing slide with signposting to support (YoungMinds, Childline, etc.)
• Fully editable – adapt to your school’s pastoral team and safeguarding links

Ideal for:
• Secondary school assemblies (Years 7–11)
• World Mental Health Day (10th October)
• PSHE / Personal Development curriculum support
• Tutor time or year group sessions
• Raising awareness of mental health in a sensitive, age-appropriate way

This resource ensures staff can deliver a professional, relevant and reassuring assembly without extra planning time. With editable slides and a complete script, it is quick to adapt and ready to use.