Teachers and Mental Health An Interview with Chris Chamberlain

• 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.

• 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