Teaching is regarded as one of the most stressful professions in Australia, and navigating the shifts brought on by the pandemic has only amplified these feelings for staff.

Chronic stress ultimately leads to teacher burnout and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression. A study based on Australian school teachers reported that teachers are more depressed and anxious than the average Australian. With more than half suffering from anxiety and nearly one-fifth feeling depressed.

Teacher burnout is a growing problem across schools worldwide as teachers struggle to manage their workload, and their classrooms and live up to growing expectations amongst staff shortages and the implications they’re still experiencing due to the pandemic.

With these statistics on the rise, it makes sense that our approach to managing staff mental health and wellbeing needs to change.

In episode 19, I discuss:

• How burnout and stress affect teachers and staff
• Why it’s essential to address staff mental health in schools
• Ways to create and promote a mentally healthy workplace

Links and Resources:

Join the May 11 live training - Develop Your Staff Wellbeing Action Plan To Inspire A Positive Change In Culture At Your School In 2023

Blog article: 7 Ways To Promote Staff Mental Health And Wellbeing To Create A Mentally Healthy Workplace

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