Teen Overthinking Pupil Leaflet – Item 741

This is a Teen Overthinking Pupil Leaflet which explains overthinking and provides strategies to help manage it. This was created at the request of ELSAs to support pupils experiencing busy or anxious thoughts. Please do contact us if there is something you need. Although it was created for teens it could work for mature year 5 and 6.

Inside the Overthinking Pupil Leaflet:

What is Overthinking?
A simple explanation of what overthinking is, why it happens, and how it can affect thoughts, feelings, and the body.

Inside the Overthinking Pupil Leaflet:

What Is Overthinking?
A simple explanation of what overthinking is, why it happens, and how it can make small problems feel bigger.

How It Feels
Information on how overthinking can affect both your thoughts and your body, including common signs like tense muscles, tiredness, and racing thoughts.

Calming Your Busy Mind
Practical strategies to quiet a busy mind, including writing down thoughts, grounding exercises, breathing techniques, moving your body, and talking to someone you trust.

Changing the Pattern
Guidance on noticing, naming, and gently shifting overthinking, with reflective questions and reassurance that thoughts don’t have to control you.

Helpful Reminders
Encouragement, normalisation, and reassurance, including advice on when and how to seek support if thoughts feel too heavy or constant.

There is an editable part for you to put your contact details or just your name. Simply type in the blue box. Don’t worry the blue box doesn’t show when you print. You can, of course, just print it and handwrite your details.

You can display your leaflets on the wall with our leaflet holder which is included in the pack. There is also a BLACK AND WHITE version of the leaflet included.

Under our terms and conditions, these leaflets must not be put onto school websites.

They are for printing and working through with a pupil.