ABSTRACT
Some young people have had experiences that have shifted their perceptions of others as ‘out to get me’. It may take some time for a pupil to establish a more positive outlook, but it is important to help them do this, as a paranoid approach to life can impact on mental health. Responses require a two-pronged process that both enables the student to feel confident that they are a valued member of the class and also begin to notice the positive.
