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 to my generous guest, Chris Chamberlain.