Foundations: Wellbeing

The escalating mental health and wellbeing crisis we are experiencing is embedded within a world marked by unprecedented social, political, economic, and environmental uncertainties. Schools and other learning environments such as workplaces play a significant role in creating a more equitable, inclusive, and socially just society. This subject invites students to consider the ways in which environmental, political, cultural, familial and individual factors influence wellbeing and how they shape our understandings of wellbeing, including the differences between mental health and wellbeing, inclusive conceptualisations of wellbeing, and how wellbeing can be promoted at different levels in learning environments (including schools and organisations). By engaging with a variety of cultural perspectives and exploring the multifaceted nature of wellbeing, students will be equipped to navigate the complexities of promoting wellbeing in diverse educational settings.