With 63% of teachers and leaders* saying that their work negatively affects their mental health, remember to take time to look after your wellbeing today.
The Mental Health Foundation has published a range of useful resources and articles to help with mental health in the workplace, including an article written especially for teachers. In a nutshell, the advice is:
😊 Plan in time for activities that lift your mood e.g. exercise, time with friends, self-care
😊 Keep up with basic good habits e.g. healthy eating, sleeping, watching your caffeine and alcohol intake.
😊 Share how you’re feeling with people you trust
😊 Share how you’re feeling with your line manager
😊 Keep things in perspective
😊 Find small moments for yourself
😊 Approach others with kindness and an open mind
😊 Note things you’re grateful for
Visit https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/articles/looking-after-your-mental-health-teacher for the complete article plus lots of other resources.
🤔 How do you look after your mental health?
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*DfE, 'Working Lives of Teachers and Leaders: Wave 2 Summary Report', 27th September 2024
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