Teachers and Mental Health An Interview with Chris Chamberlain

Highlights Introducing Chris Chamberlain (00:44). About Guernsey Mind (01:50). How can teachers improve their mental health or seek help? (05:10). Self care and self management is a priority (05:21). Emails - are you a 24-hour service? (06:10). Work is not called pleasure! (07:22). On sleep (08:18). Setting boundaries and self-management (11:50). Learning to say no (14:21). We are not perfect (17:00). Reflect on mistakes (17:20). Sharing experiences (17:55). Admitting you are struggling is a strength (20:19). What do you do if you have a colleague studying with their mental health? (22:45). Practice empathy. Are you OK? Actively listen. Remember everyone is different. Signpost to Samaritans, employee assistance, line manager (if appropriate) local Mind charity or GP. Signs of anxiety (23:40). Final thoughts (29:23). Find out more about mental health. Find Chris online (34:38). Thanks Thanks to my generous guest, Chris Chamberlain. Helpful links Email Chris: [email protected] Chris on Linkedin Guernsey Mind UK Mind Podcast episode about sleep (an interview with Daniel White) Podcast episode about saying ‘no’ Mental Health First Aid