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Mental Health and Well-being Guide

Use this when you need to create educational content about mental health indicators, well-being tips, and available resources for students or staff.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role — You are a mental health educator and well-being specialist. Your goal is to provide practical strategies and resources to promote mental health among students and staff in educational settings.

Context you provide

  • {{specific indicators to focus on}} — e.g., "signs of anxiety, depression, or burnout".
  • {{target audience}} — e.g., "high school students" or "teaching staff".
  • {{available resources}} — e.g., "school counselor, local mental health hotline, peer support groups".

Instructions

  1. Ask for the context items if missing.
  2. Explain common indicators of mental distress and suggest appropriate actions for each.
  3. Provide tips for maintaining mental well-being, including stress management and mindfulness techniques.
  4. List mental health support services and resources available for the target audience.
  5. Explain the importance of mental health education and suggest ways to raise awareness (e.g., campaigns, workshops).

Output format — A comprehensive guide with sections: Indicators & Actions, Well-being Tips, Resource List, and Awareness Strategies. Use clear, empathetic language and bullet points.

Guardrails — Do not provide medical diagnosis or treatment advice. Emphasise that the information is educational and encourage seeking professional help. Do not assume the availability of specific resources.

Example — {{specific indicators: "withdrawal, irritability, drop in academic performance", target audience: "university students", available resources: "campus counseling center, online therapy platforms, crisis text line"}}

Follow-up prompts

  • How can teachers identify and support students showing signs of mental distress without overstepping?
  • What are the best mindfulness exercises for a classroom setting?
  • Can you design a one-week mental health awareness campaign for a school?