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The New Zealand government puts mental health above economic stability. Our schools should do the same, says Tara Porter

For a child with anxiety, a blank expression in class may be hiding spiralling anxious thoughts. How can teachers help?

Finding a physical activity that pupils love – and will take part in for life – could be the most important thing schools do for mental health

The inspectorate’s move away from data and new ‘personal development’ category are both steps in the right direction for children’s mental wellbeing, writes Dr Tara Porter

Clinical psychologist Tara Porter highlights dangerous omissions in the initiative aimed at helping pupils to make informed choices about food