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Helpline for teachers and education staff sees rise in calls

Helpline Annual Report 2018/19

This report outlines how many education staff use the helpline services, a demographic breakdown of callers, what they are calling about and the impact the call had on their mental health.

How to deal with emotions

If you feel the following common difficult emotions that can make you feel overwhelmed, here are some things that can help.

activities to manage stress - teachers and education staff

Activities to decrease stress

These ideas will decrease stress and improve your emotional wellbeing.

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.

Eating well

We need to eat well for our prefrontal cortex (rational brain) to work and allow us to perform to the best of our abilities. Often when people feel irritable, are in a mood or they are finding it hard to concentrate it is because their prefrontal cortex needs refuelling as it has a short battery.

Physical wellbeing

Your physical wellbeing is key to your mental performance. The stronger you are physically the better your mind and body will work. Chess master Garry Kasparov swears by his exercising routine to keep his brain in shape.

Emotional wellbeing

Our emotional health impacts on our work, relationships and ability to manage feelings like stress and anxiety. Here's some advice on how to look after your emotional health.

Sleeping well

Sleep is imperative for our minds and bodies to function. Find out why and read our tips to ensure you get a good night's sleep.

Teachers' Pensions

Information on the Teachers' Pension Scheme, pension and retirement planning, and pension giving.

Benefits calculator

Find out information on income-related benefits, tax credits, Council Tax Reduction, Carer’s Allowance, Universal Credit and how your benefits will be affected if you start work or change your working hours.

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