Pandemics and epidemics
Pandemics and epidemics significantly impact the health and well-being of teachers and education support personnel, exposing them to direct health risks such as illness and death, as well as mental health issues like anxiety and depression, often intensified by social isolation and economic instability due to job losses or disruptions. The need to prevent or mitigate contamination risks in educational settings adds further stress, especially for frontline staff. Resources developed during the COVID 19 pandemic remain highly relevant today, as they address the ongoing mental, psychological and physical consequences still felt by many in the education sector.