Most people feel stressed sometimes. And it’s completely natural. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to deal with. Get our tips to help you with stress, no matter what’s causing it. Lots of different things can cause stress. And it can feel difficult or like you can’t cope. But you can manage stress. And our …
Looking out for the mental health of colleagues is crucial, says Amy Sayer in the TES. But how do you start those conversations? Choose the right location Start by choosing a private location. Nowadays, many offices (particularly in schools) have a glass panel due to safeguarding requirements, but the ability to have a pull-down blind …
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Excellent NHS resource website – Better Health: every mind matters. It’s fair to say 2020 has not exactly been easy, and many of us are feeling uncertain or anxious about the future. But there are loads of things we can all do to look after our mental wellbeing, and taking any time you can for …
There are lots of ways to feel calmer. It’s about finding what works for you. Try some of our breathing exercises, activities, games, and videos to help let go of stress. Activities and tools Breathing exercises Expressing yourself Yoga videos Play games Ways to cope videos
Self-care is about the things we can do to look after our own mental health Young people told us that when they are struggling they are usually told to see a professional. They don’t often get much advice about how they could help themselves. So, we spoke to professionals and looked at academic research. Then …
Here is a link to some excellent short videos to get help and advice on all sorts of things. From family issues and self-harm coping techniques to getting help with bullying and exam stress.
Anxiety is the feeling you get when you’re worried or scared about something. Some anxiety can be helpful as it can keep you safe from danger. But sometimes anxiety can make you feel like things are worse than they actually are and can feel overwhelming. If you’re feeling anxious, you might: feel your heart beating …
Concerns about the mental health and wellbeing of children and young people are currently in the public spotlight. However, any conversation about supporting our children’s wellbeing must also include how we support our teachers. We must do more to support school leaders, teachers and other school staff to ensure that their mental health and wellbeing …
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