Be You is the national mental health in education initiative delivered by Beyond Blue, in collaboration with Early Childhood Australia and headspace.Be You provides educators with knowledge, tools and resources to create positive, inclusive and responsive learning communities where every child, young person, educator and family is empowered to achieve their best possible mental health.

Core values

- Be You focuses on mental health and wellbeing, which are significant societal concerns, especially in the context of schools and early learning services. It provides resources and support for managing mental health impacts from natural disasters, pandemics, and other traumatic events[1][2][3].
- The initiative helps in building mentally healthy learning communities, which enhances the overall wellbeing of children and young people. This includes promoting positive mental health, reducing stigma around mental health, and supporting help-seeking behaviors[2].
- Be You offers professional development, tools, and resources that educators can use to cultivate positive mental wellbeing. It includes strategies for social and emotional learning, resilience building, and culturally respectful engagement, all of which contribute to positive change in learning communities[1][2][5].
- The program supports the development of resilient children and young people, which is associated with better academic performance, behavior, and long-term life opportunities. It also fosters a sense of connection and belonging within schools and early learning services, which is crucial for positive health and academic outcomes[4][5].