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Managing anxiety: teachers and education staff

In this short film, Mike Armiger, Independent Education and Mental Health Advisor, provides practical ways for educators to manage their anxiety in the context of the working during the pandemic.

 

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How to handle stress: teachers & education staff

Our 2019 Teacher Wellbeing Index revealed that 72% of education professionals describe themselves as stressed. Check out these practical techniques for teachers and education staff on how to handle stress.

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Telephone support & counselling

No matter what you’re going through, we’re always here for you, day or night, all the time. Call us now.

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I feel stressed or anxious

Teachers and education staff endure greater job-related stress than other professionals, according to recent research. However there are a number of tools and techniques to help manage and reduce stress. 

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School leaders’ wellbeing pilot service

Our research indicates the headteachers are under particular stress at this time. In response we are piloting two types of mental health and wellbeing support targeted at heads: peer-to-peer support and individual supervision. 

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Getting a good night’s sleep

Good quality sleep is what we need to counteract the instability, uncertainty and high levels of anxiety that seem to permeate our everyday lives during this pandemic. If you are struggling to get this much needed sleep this advice might help. 

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ABC model to help manage stress

The ABC Cognitive Behavioural Tool is a useful model which can help teachers and education staff to work out what we are telling ourselves that feels life threatening when we get stressed or have emotional responses like anger, frustration and irritation.

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Activities to decrease stress

These ideas will decrease stress and improve your emotional wellbeing. 

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Breathing exercises to manage stress

Try these breathing exercises to reduce your emotional response in times of stress, anger, frustration or other emotionally arousing situations.  

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Laura's story

Laura was miserable and suffering from panic attacks. A call to our helpline clarified what she wanted out of her life and career.
 

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Covid-19 and the classroom: working in education during the coronavirus pandemic

Our research report investigates the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the mental health and wellbeing of education staff. It reveals a profession feeling unsupported and unappreciated.

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7 strategies to manage anxiety

Psychotherapist, Ben Amponsah outlines 7 key strategies to help teachers and education staff to manage anxiety during the coronavirus crisis in this short video.

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Teacher Wellbeing Index 2020

Education Support's annual Teacher Wellbeing Index provides a comprehensive and robust insight into the mental health and wellbeing of all educational professionals throughout the UK. This year's report shows more UK teachers than ever are experiencing symptoms that can lead to depression and anxiety, in a significant rise on previous levels.
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