(AGENPARL) - Roma, 10 Ottobre 2024 - (AGENPARL) – gio 10 ottobre 2024 A summary of mental health resources, training opportunities, guidance and support.
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Teacher Bulletin
This edition of the Teacher Bulletin collates helpful resources and guidance for World Mental Health Awareness Day.  
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Mental Health UK
Led by Mental Health UK [ https://mentalhealth-uk.org/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ], the official theme for this World Mental Health Awareness Day on Thursday 10 October is ‘It is time to prioritise mental health in the workplace’.
Mental Health UK have provided a selection of resources [ https://mentalhealth-uk.org/get-involved/mental-health-awareness-days/world-mental-health-day/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] – from posters on prioritising your mental health, to guides for having conversations about burnout at work, and more. 
*Workplace resources from Mental Health UK* [ https://mentalhealth-uk.org/get-involved/mental-health-awareness-days/world-mental-health-day/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
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A note from Faye McGuinness, Director of Programmes at Education Support 
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“We’d like to remind all teachers and education staff that your mental health matters. 
“Our charity, Education Support, is here so provide mental health support to all teachers and education staff, like you. 
*Download a helpline poster for your staffroom* [ https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/media/d3zhgz44/helpline-poster.pdf?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
“You can also download our World Mental Health Day toolkit, which includes popular resources to help you and your colleagues stay mentally well. Share with your teams and departments to start the conversation about mental health in your workplace.
“You’re not alone. Find out more – Education Support [ https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] can help.”
*Access the World Mental Health Day toolkit* [ https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/world-mental-health-day-toolkit/?utm_campaign=WMHDtookit&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
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Mental health lead training 
Schools and colleges can apply for a grant to [ https://www.gov.uk/guidance/senior-mental-health-lead-training?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#apply-for-a-senior-mental-health-lead-training-grant ]train a senior mental health lead. [ https://www.gov.uk/guidance/senior-mental-health-lead-training?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#apply-for-a-senior-mental-health-lead-training-grant ] This training helps school and college leaders promote and support the mental health and wellbeing of their pupils, learners and staff.? 
Reserve your grant before 31 December 2024. There are a range of courses [ https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/smhl?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ] available for your mental health lead, with start dates up to the end of spring term.? 
*Apply for your grant by 31 December 2024* [ https://onlinecollections.des.fasst.org.uk/fastform/senior-mental-health-leads?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
Reminder: helpful workload and wellbeing resources
Signing up to the education staff wellbeing charter [ https://www.gov.uk/guidance/education-staff-wellbeing-charter?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#signing-up-to-the-charter ] is a great way to show current and prospective staff that your school or college is dedicated to improving and protecting their wellbeing. 
The charter site also signposts to a selection of?mental health and wellbeing resources [ https://www.gov.uk/guidance/education-staff-wellbeing-charter?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#wellbeing-resources ]?for education staff, including Education Support’s free, confidential 24 hour?helpline [ https://www.educationsupport.org.uk/get-help/help-for-you/helpline/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]?for staff working in education. 
*Sign up* [ https://www.gov.uk/guidance/education-staff-wellbeing-charter?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery#signing-up-to-the-charter ]
You can also share your own resources and successes by visiting the?‘share your ideas’ [ https://improve-workload-and-wellbeing-for-school-staff.education.gov.uk/share-your-ideas/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]?section on the site.?? 
*Improve workload and wellbeing for school staff* [ https://improve-workload-and-wellbeing-for-school-staff.education.gov.uk/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery ]
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