1. Common Types of Mental Ill Health Among School Staff 2. Staff Training: Raising the profile of Mental Health in Your School 3. Staff Wellbeing and the Hierarchy of Needs 4. Preventative Methods: How to Change Your School Environment to Support Positive Mental Health 5. Putting the Theory into Practice
This is an accessible guide for schools explaining how to implement effective techniques to improve staff mental health. Drawing on case studies from years of experience supporting staff mental health, Amy Sayer introduces inexpensive, practical and realistic strategies that schools can implement to ensure the mental wellbeing of teaching staff. This book provides steps to ensure that self-care and family time do not slip under the radar in the face of increasing pressure and limited resources. From providing adequate staff room facilities to ensuring that teachers can set clear boundaries around weekends and break times, these ideas create and foster a culture of openness around mental health and help teachers to re-discover their love of teaching.