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Big Talks for Little People: Child mental Health Module

Associated Psychological services

Based on the simple principal that 'you are never too young to talk about your mental health', Big Talks for Little People helps school students better understand their mental health and wellbeing.

  • Online

Pricing: Paid

Origin: Developed in Australia for Australian schooling contexts

Affiliations: Approved elsewhere: Be You, SA

Product type: Program; Fact sheets; Online resources (e.g. videos, games, tools, readings); Activity sheets; Student activities; Professional learning; Whole school approach or initiative; Wellbeing monitoring service, platform or tool; Educator wellbeing resources or services; Class lesson plans

Contact details

Associated Psychological services
ABN: 95 377 446 859

https://www.bigtalkslittlepeople.com/

Phillip.slee@flinders.edu.au

Focus areas

  • Positive relationships

  • Belonging and inclusion

  • Bullying and cyber-bullying

  • Mental health literacy and life skills

  • Self-regulation and engagement

  • Resilience and optimism

  • Self-esteem and body image

  • Respectful relationships and consent education

  • E-safety and digital literacy

Curriculum alignment

  • Health and PE

Prospective users

Audience: Whole school universal (Tier 1)

Communities: Diverse cultures or language groups, First Nations, Neurodiversity or disability

Context: School or centre-based, Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), E-schools

Main beneficiaries: Year 3, Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7

Delivery style: Classroom teacher is trained

Aims & approach

The program focuses on early intervention and prevention in primary school classrooms for children aged 6 to 13 years.

It includes six lessons covering mental health topics, each with an editable PowerPoint for teachers.

A digital platform supports lesson delivery, featuring practical activities to develop listening, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. Short animations encourage discussion, and teachers have access to eight information sheets on topics like trauma-informed teaching.

Implementation support

  • Access to professional facilitator, instructor or mentor
  • Ongoing helpdesk, email or phone support
  • Regular webinars or access to community of professional practice

Evidence

The Program is based on Systems theory and incoroporates major aspects of SEL in all lessons. It has been evaluated in SA schools with feedback provided by teachers and students. The program is effective in improving student mental health and wellbeing, helping students recognise their emotions and feelings, reducing anxiety and lowering the rate of bullying.