“You can’t pour from an empty cup.” It is so important that we look after our own wellbeing.  If we want to support our children and young people with their mental wellbeing, it is vital that we are in a good place ourselves.  In this section, you’ll find self help and wellbeing supports to help keep you informed and help you to look after your own mental wellbeing. 

The following e-learning modules are recommended for staff wellbeing:

• Psychological First Aid Modules (NHS Education Scotland, Turas)
• SAMH – We all have Mental Health, an introduction

Below are a list of additional resources to support with staff

• Practitoner Wellbeing Where to Access support – This easy to use, 1 page document outlines where staff in East Ayrshire can access support for their own wellbeing
• Wellbeing-Support-Directory
• Practitioner Wellbeing Guidance
• Staff Wellbeing Champion Training

You can get more information about this on the HWB Glow Tile or by contacting the HWB Team.

• SeeMe In Work – Resource and E-learning
• https://www.mentalhealthatwork.org.uk/toolkit/
• GTCS wellbeing webinars and articles  Click here to read more.
• Mental Health Foundation: ‘Looking after your mental health during the Coronavirus outbreak’
• NES: ‘Psychosocial mental health and wellbeing support’ https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/28063/coronavirus-covid-19/psychosocial-mental-health-and-wellbeing-support
• https://www.mentallyhealthyschools.org.uk/media/1960/coronavirus-mental-health-and-wellbeing-resources.pdf
• Teacher resilience during coronavirus school closures –  British Psychological Service
• Looking after each other and ourselves: A guide to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of staff at schools and colleges during periods of disruption  – Anna Freud
• NHS Health and Wellbeing Online Resources