Arts, Play and Sports Based MHPSS Interventions in Schools

Wednesday, 8 July 2026

 

This webinar showcased how arts, sports, and play have been used to support the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of children and young people in educational settings.  Drawing on examples presented at the Bold Ideas for Brighter Futures (BIBF) Conference, speakers shared evidence-informed interventions from diverse contexts and discussed lessons learned from their design, adaptation, and implementation. The session highlighted practical approaches for strengthening school-based mental health and psychosocial support through engaging, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate interventions.