School Teacher Mental Health Melbourne
School teachers can experience an enormous amount of pressure and stress with the huge responsibilities placed on their shoulders. Particularly in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic, teachers are experiencing more stress and burnout than ever before, not to mention the added pressure of longer work hours, and engaging students via online learning. Teachers are often managing competing demands, and a result tend to prioritise others’ needs and mental health ahead of their own. The wellbeing of teachers must be tended to as a priority, for their own benefit and that of the whole school community.
At VCPS we have a range of practitioners that can assist with mental health challenges that school teachers may be facing including:
- Stress and burnout
- Sleep problems
- Decline in work performance
- Reduced ability to concentrate and make decisions
- Feeling overwhelmed
- Unable to switch off or relax
- Anxiety
- Lack of motivation
- Increased conflict within relationships
- Physical symptoms such as headaches and digestive issues
In addition, VCPS offer workplace programs specific to schools in Melbourne for school teacher wellbeing. Through these EAPs (Employee Assistance Programs) we offer:
- Priority counselling/psychology appointments within 24-48 hours
- Sessions via Telehealth or at one of our Melbourne locations
- Confidential access to our services
- Critical incident response services for urgent situations
- Executive coaching
- Psychometric testing
As a part of these programs, provide wellness information sessions for teachers and facilitate workshops to manage their well-being including:
- Managing stress and conflict
- Communication and negotiation
- Managing difficult and challenging behaviours
- Dealing with mental health difficulties
- Mental health first aid
- Brain health care
- Career management