Dealing with illness: a guide for teachers and education staff
If you find yourself unwell, you may face new stressors and anxieties on top of your physical symptoms. Some of these will be personal, while others may relate to your professional life, including stress or anxiety about how your absence may be perceived by colleagues or the amount of work you might have to return to. This guide discusses some of the main things to consider if you are unwell.
Depression: spotting symptoms and what to do next
Many of us are living with depression (a mental illness referred to as a mood disorder) and it is more prevalent among education staff than the general population. The good news, however, is that there has been progress in how we treat, accept, and understand depression. Read on for guidance if you think you might have depression.
