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The most important first step for anorexic pupils is to start eating properly, says Tara Porter. But they need supervision for this – in school and out

Talking about mental health issues is vital, says Tara Porter. So it can help to consider the five Ws

Many Year 7 pupils will still be struggling with the transition to secondary school. Why does this happen, asks Tara Porter

Back-to-school speeches about working hard may actually exacerbate pupils’ mental-health problems. Instead, try to find a balanced approach, says Tara Porter

Students’ mental health issues are reduced after GCSEs – this clearly tells us that we have a problem, says Tara Porter

Exams, social media and a faster pace of life are contributing to a rise in self-harm. What can we do, asks Tara Porter