Wellbeing

Dr Sarah Bell is a qualified teacher and Senior Research Associate in young people’s public health at Bristol University Medical School. Here Sarah discusses the importance of mental health and wellbeing research in schools.

Head of department and author Andy Sammons shares his first-hand experiences of the effects of stress and anxiety on teachers' mental health, and argues powerfully for the importance of self-care and putting yourself first.

Andrew Cowley is a former deputy headteacher and has written a number of books and resources on teacher wellbeing. He shares his strategic advice for senior leaders in schools about leading with values as you develop your wellbeing strategy. 

As exam season edges closer, much of the focus will be on supporting your students. It is important to recognise, and accept, exam season could also be stressful for you. You are not alone. As these teachers confess, feeling increased stress during the exam season is a common experience for staff.

This article, based on responses from the Mental Health Foundation’s OPEN research network, summarises top tips on ways you can protect your own mental health and wellbeing, especially during the exam season.

Loneliness is a common human experience that we are all likely to feel at some point in our lives. Defined as the negative feeling we have when there is a difference between the relationships we have and those that we want, how we experience loneliness will be unique to each of us.

During this year's Mental Health Awareness Week, the Mental Health Foundation aims to explore the experience of loneliness, its effect on our mental health, and how we can all play a part in reducing loneliness in our communities. Listed below are helpful tips and links of how you can build connections with yourself, others and the world around you to reduce feelings of loneliness.

Since Russian forces entered Ukraine on 24 February 2022, you will no doubt have heard children in your class talking about the crisis.  

This page offers advice to help you address children's concerns plus information from reliable sources to help you to answer their questions.