‘Helping You Thrive in Secondary School’ digital campaign launched
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November 17, 2025
The Health and Education Ministers have launched a digital campaign promoting positive health and wellbeing resources primarily to children in the early years of secondary school.
The Helping You Thrive in Secondary School campaign, which is being launched on World Mental Health Day, involves a series of carefully selected and age-appropriate free at the point of use self-help apps on the HSC Apps Library on topics such as mental wellness, mindfulness and building self-esteem.
These digital resources are focused on prevention and are intended to provide young people with easily accessible advice that will help them build resilience to deal with changes in their circumstances or environment.
Health Minister Mike Nesbitt said:
“The apps are aimed primarily at children who have moved from primary to secondary education. This transition can be an exciting one, filled with new opportunities and friendships, but it can also potentially be unsettling and daunting for some. We therefore want children to have the tools to grow confidently, stay focused, and manage stress as they embark on this new chapter, with resources that support their wellbeing and build resilience every step of the way.
“It is timely that these positive health and wellbeing apps are being launched on World Mental Health Day, as this is an example of the use of digital innovation to provide positive mental health support. The apps have been independently evaluated to ensure they meet digital and clinical safety standards, and they will complement existing school nursing provision. They can be shared and promoted by the school nurse during Year 8 Health Appraisals if deemed appropriate.”
Education Minister Paul Givan said:
“Children and young people’s emotional health and wellbeing is a key influence on their education; positive emotional health can help ensure meaningful engagement with learning experiences in school and improved learning outcomes.
“These digital resources will be a valuable addition to my Department’s ‘Being Well Doing Well’ whole school approach to positive emotional health & wellbeing in schools and education settings.”
Find an app here: HSC Apps Library – DHCNI
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