School TV is a resource AGHS provides for whānau to access information about relevent topics for teenagers. This edition is about the role of gratitude as a protective factor in mental health.

Happiness is a term that captures a huge variety of positive emotions such as humour, serenity, optimism, joy, pride, inspiration, love and hope. Happiness means different things, to different people and is essential to your understanding of emotional literacy. Throughout history, philosophers, religious writers and poets have pondered on the meaning of happiness and how it might be achieved. In the last few decades, scientists and psychologists have researched this further by studying a field of science called positive psychology.

The result of this research suggests there is a strong correlation between gratitude and greater happiness. Practising gratitude helps you shift your focus to positive memories or experiences, noticing the good in your life. Over time, this will re-wire your brain to create new neural pathways, increase your state of happiness and overall wellbeing.

In this edition of SchoolTV, whānau will learn how to achieve happiness and the benefits of practising gratitude.

If you have any concerns about your child, please contact the your young person's ako teacher or any of our pastoral care team.

Here is the link to the Happiness & Gratitude edition of SchoolTV
https://avonside.nz.schooltv.me/newsletter/happiness-gratitude