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Staff Awareness
Anxiety can become a vicious cycle that’s hard to break out of. In a recent survey 29% of people said work was a source of anxiety, so it’s important to keep a healthy work-life balance. Mental Health Foundation have got some useful tips: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/a-z-topics/work-life-balance
How staff can help each other with mental health and wellbeing https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/resources/for-individuals/videos/supporting-each-other-how-staff-can-help-each-other-with-mental-health-and-wellbeing/?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=website-launch-resources This is a free webinar discussing the importance of good colleague relationships for mental wellbeing. They share successful strategies to enable and encourage positive working relationships.
Have you seen Education Support’s recent webinar yet ‘Switching off over summer’? Watch now for takeaway tips and techniques, ready to make the most of your well-deserved summer holiday. Watch the full webinar here: https://ow.ly/okOo50Pe3He
Education Support’s webinar will offer practical advice and support for teachers and education staff. Follow the link to book your place: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/stress-busting-tips-how-to-stay-calm-and-in-control-tickets-566533004467?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb
Happy New Year from Emotionally Healthy Schools. 🎆 http://MentalHealth.org.uk share some tips to help you protect your mental health in 2023:
Mental Health First Aid England would like to share their top five most downloaded resources to help benefit you and your workplaces wellbeing throughout 2023. https://t.co/WHFWMxzLAe
NB: www.mentalhealth.org.uk Mental Health.org have lots of how-to… guides which include lots of evidence-based information on different ways that you can help to look after your mental health. They’re all free to read online and download, or you can buy printed copies. Looking after your mental health | Mental Health Foundation
We have dates planned for future Designated Senior Mental Health Leaders Training for your diaries. These will all be held on MS Teams. Wed 12th October 2022 – 1pm to 2.30pm Wed 14th December 2022 – 1pm to 2.30pm Fri 3rd February 2023 – 1pm to 2.30pm Fri 17th March 2023 – 10am to 11.30am […]
https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeing.aspx This is primarily focused at staff and volunteers who aren’t qualified mental health professionals. It reflects a whole-system cross-sector workforce approach to prevention and support, and reinforces that mental health is everyone’s business. Follow the link for a number of free courses: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/social-health/health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-and-wellbeing/mental-health-training/mental-health-training.aspx
Are you ready for #SelfCareSummer? We have created packs for schools to help young people find strategies to support their mental health and wellbeing over the holidays, and we have also created a self-care toolkit for staff. Download now https://www.annafreud.org/schools-and-colleges/self-care-summer/