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Frequently asked questions

Everything students, teachers, counsellors, and school leaders ask about LessonsLearnt. Filter by your role or search to find your answer.

How do I start using the platform?Student

After logging in with your school credentials, you'll see your personalized dashboard. Start by completing your weekly check-in to help us understand how you're feeling. You can then explore features like booking appointments, chatting with support staff, and accessing wellness resources.

Getting Started
Is my information private and confidential?Student

Absolutely. All your data is encrypted and protected under educational privacy laws (GDPR). Your conversations with doctors are completely confidential. Teachers and administrators can only see anonymized wellness trends, never specific personal details unless there's a safety concern.

Privacy & Safety
Can I chat anonymously with a counselor?Student

Yes! Our Live Chat feature allows you to connect with licensed school psychologists. While your identity is known to the professional for safety reasons, your conversations remain completely confidential and are not shared with teachers or parents without your consent (except in emergency situations).

Mental Health & Wellness Support
What should I do if I'm having a crisis?Student

If you're experiencing a mental health crisis, use the Emergency Support button on your dashboard to immediately connect with a crisis counselor. You can also call the national crisis hotline at 116 123 (Samaritans, UK) or your local emergency number. Your school psychologist will be notified and will reach out to provide support.

Mental Health & Wellness Support
How do I book an appointment with a school psychologist?Student

Go to the Appointments tab on your dashboard, select "Book Appointment," choose your preferred psychologist and available time slot, and confirm. You'll receive a confirmation and reminder before your appointment.

Academic Features
What is the Weekly Check-In and why is it important?Student

The Weekly Check-In is a brief survey about your mood, stress levels, and overall wellbeing. It helps your school identify students who might need extra support and allows psychologists to track your progress over time. It only takes 2-3 minutes and helps us better support you.

Mental Health & Wellness Support
Can my parents see my messages with counselors?Student

No. Your conversations with school psychologists are confidential. Parents are not given access to your chat history or session notes unless you give permission or there's a serious safety concern requiring parental notification.

Privacy & Safety
How do I give feedback about my experience?Student

After each appointment or chat session, you'll receive a quick feedback form. You can also access the Feedback tab anytime from your dashboard to share thoughts about the platform or your experiences with support staff.

Academic Features
How do I access my class wellness dashboard?Teacher

After logging in, navigate to the "My Classes" section. Select any class to view aggregated wellness metrics, attendance patterns, and anonymized student feedback. Individual student data is never shown to protect privacy.

Getting Started
What information can I see about my students' mental health?Teacher

You can see anonymized, aggregated trends for your class (e.g., "40% of students report high stress this week"). You cannot see individual student responses, chat history, or appointment details. If a student is identified as at-risk, you'll receive a notification without specific details.

Student Wellbeing
How do I refer a student to counseling?Teacher

If you're concerned about a student, use the "Refer Student" button in your dashboard. Provide the student's name and a brief description of your concerns. The school psychologist will be notified and will follow up with the student confidentially.

Support Tools
What should I do if I notice warning signs of a mental health crisis?Teacher

Immediately use the "Report Concern" feature or contact your school psychologist directly through the platform. If it's an immediate emergency, follow your school's crisis protocol and call emergency services. The platform will automatically alert crisis response teams.

Student Wellbeing
Can I message students directly through the platform?Teacher

No. Direct messaging between teachers and students is not available to maintain appropriate boundaries. All student mental health communications are handled by licensed school psychologists. You can, however, leave notes for the counseling team about specific students.

Features & Tools
How can I track class attendance and wellness patterns?Teacher

Your class dashboard provides weekly and monthly trends showing attendance rates, average wellness scores, and behavioral patterns. You can export these reports for parent-teacher conferences or administrative review.

Class Management
What training is available for using the platform?Teacher

Access the "Training & Resources" section from your dashboard for video tutorials, best practices guides, and tips for identifying student distress. Your school admin can also schedule live training sessions.

Getting Started
How do I update my class roster?Teacher

Class rosters are managed by school administrators. If you notice a student is missing or incorrectly listed, contact your school admin through the "Support" tab to request an update.

Class Management
How do I manage my appointment calendar?Counsellor

Navigate to the "Calendar" tab to view all scheduled appointments, block off unavailable times, and set your working hours. Students can only book during times you've marked as available. You'll receive email notifications for new bookings and reminders 24 hours before each session.

Appointments & Sessions
How do I access student mental health records?Counsellor

Click on any student's name from your dashboard to view their complete history: past appointments, session notes, wellness check-in trends, crisis alerts, and teacher referrals. All access is logged for GDPR compliance.

Patient Management
How do I respond to crisis alerts?Counsellor

Crisis alerts appear as urgent notifications on your dashboard. Click the alert to view details, student contact information, and recommended crisis protocol. You can immediately initiate a live chat, schedule an emergency appointment, or escalate to external crisis services. All crisis responses are automatically documented.

Crisis Management
How do I create Crisis Protocols?Counsellor

Go to Crisis Management > Protocols tab and click "Create Protocol." Set up automatic responses for different crisis triggers (self-harm keywords, high-risk assessments, etc.). Define severity thresholds, automatic actions (notifications, task creation), and who should be alerted. Protocols can be activated/deactivated and edited anytime.

Crisis Management
How do I document therapy sessions?Counsellor

During or after each appointment, use the "Session Notes" feature to document your observations, interventions, and treatment plans. Notes are encrypted-compliant, and only accessible to licensed mental health professionals. Use templates to save time on common documentation.

Clinical Documentation
Can I conduct video therapy sessions through the platform?Counsellor

Yes! The Live Chat feature includes secure video calling. Start a video session from the chat interface or schedule video appointments in advance. All video sessions are encrypted and GDPR-compliant.

Appointments & Sessions
How do I generate reports for school administrators?Counsellor

Navigate to "Reports & Analytics" to generate aggregated wellness reports, intervention summaries, and outcome metrics. All reports are de-identified to protect student privacy. You can filter by date range, school, grade level, or specific metrics.

Reporting & Analytics
What happens when I receive a high-risk distress alert?Counsellor

High-risk alerts trigger automatic notifications to you and other designated crisis team members. The alert includes the student's distress analysis, risk level, detected patterns, and crisis resources. You should respond within your school's designated timeframe and document all interventions.

Crisis Management
How do I collaborate with teachers about student concerns?Counsellor

When a teacher submits a referral, you'll receive a notification with their observations. You can respond to teachers through the "Teacher Collaboration" portal, sharing general guidance without violating student confidentiality. For specific student situations, use the secure messaging feature.

Platform Overview
Is the platform HIPAA compliant?Counsellor

Yes. All data is encrypted at rest and in transit, access is role-based and logged, and the platform undergoes regular security audits. Business Associate Agreements (BAAs) are available for your school. You can review the full GDPR Compliance Dashboard for detailed security measures.

Platform Overview
How do I add new staff members to the platform?School leader

Navigate to "Staff Management" and click "Add Staff Member." Enter their email, name, and assign their role (teacher, psychologist, administrator). They'll receive an invitation email to complete registration. You can also bulk import staff from a CSV file.

Staff Management
How do I enroll students in the platform?School leader

Go to "Student Management" > "Bulk Import" to upload your student roster via CSV. Include student name, email, class, and grade level. Students will receive welcome emails with login instructions. You can also add individual students manually.

Student Management
How do I view school-wide wellness trends?School leader

Your admin dashboard provides comprehensive analytics: overall wellness scores, crisis alert trends, appointment utilization, and class-by-class comparisons. Use filters to drill down by grade level, time period, or specific metrics. All data is anonymized and aggregated.

Analytics & Reporting
Can I customize the platform for our school's needs?School leader

Yes! Under "School Settings," you can customize wellness check-in questions, set crisis response protocols, configure notification preferences, add your school logo/branding, and define custom student support workflows.

Platform Setup
How do I manage user permissions and roles?School leader

Go to "Staff Management," select any staff member, and click "Edit Permissions." You can assign roles (teacher, psychologist, administrator), grant access to specific schools or classes, and set permission levels for viewing reports and student data.

Staff Management
How do I export data for compliance reporting?School leader

Navigate to "Reports" > "Export Data" to generate CSV or PDF reports. Choose your data range, metrics, and anonymization level. Common exports include wellness trends, intervention outcomes, and service utilization. All exports are timestamped and logged for audit purposes.

Analytics & Reporting
What security measures protect our school's data?School leader

The platform uses enterprise-grade security: end-to-end encryption, multi-factor authentication, role-based access control, automatic security updates, and regular third-party audits. We're GDPR, and GDPR compliant. View the full security overview in "Compliance Dashboard."

Compliance & Security
How do I set up the school calendar and events?School leader

Access "Calendar Management" to add school holidays, exam periods, and important events. These dates affect appointment availability and wellness trend analysis. You can sync with your existing school calendar system or manually enter dates.

Calendar & Events
How do I communicate with parents about the platform?School leader

Use the "Parent Communication" tool to send introduction emails, platform guides, and updates. Templates are provided for initial rollout, privacy explanations, and ongoing updates. You can track which parents have reviewed the information.

Communication
What reports should I review regularly?School leader

Weekly: Check crisis alerts, appointment utilization, and student check-in completion rates. Monthly: Review wellness trends, intervention outcomes, and teacher referral patterns. Quarterly: Analyze long-term trends, program effectiveness, and staff engagement metrics.

Analytics & Reporting
What browsers and devices are supported?StudentTeacherCounsellorSchool leader

The platform works on all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and is fully responsive for desktop, tablet, and mobile devices. For the best experience, we recommend using the latest browser version. Native mobile apps are coming soon.

Technical Support
How do I reset my password?StudentTeacherCounsellorSchool leader

Click "Forgot Password" on the login page and enter your email. You'll receive a password reset link within a few minutes. If you don't receive it, check your spam folder or contact your school administrator.

Technical Support
Who can I contact for technical support?StudentTeacherCounsellorSchool leader

For platform issues, click the "Help" button in the top right corner to access live chat support. For school-specific questions, contact your school administrator. Emergency mental health support is available 24/7 through the crisis hotline.

Technical Support
Is my data backed up?StudentTeacherCounsellorSchool leader

Yes. All data is automatically backed up every 24 hours with redundant storage across multiple secure locations. In the event of any system failure, your data can be fully restored with zero data loss.

Technical Support
Can I access the platform outside of school hours?StudentTeacherCounsellorSchool leader

Yes! The platform is available 24/7. Students can complete check-ins, access resources, and view appointment schedules anytime. Live chat with psychologists is available during designated hours (check your school's schedule). Crisis support resources are always accessible.

Features Availability
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