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Interview with Ivy Lynn Bourgeault on mental health

Opinion/commentary

In an interview with CAUT, Ivy Lynn Bourgeault discusses her national study on mental health across various professions, focusing on academia. The study highlights the high levels of anxiety and depression among academics due to heavy workloads, digital stress, and continuous peer evaluation. Bourgeault emphasizes the need for better mental health accommodations and support, particularly for contract academic staff who face job insecurity. She also addresses the gender gap in mental health research and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on academic staff's well-being.

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Publisher
Canadian Association of University Teachers
Country
Canada
Year of publication
2025
Region
North America and the Caribbean
Topics
Mental health Pandemics and epidemics Right to disconnect and technology Women’s psychological and physical health Workload
Available in
English French
Categories of staff
Teachers Researchers
Level of education
Higher education and research
Resource type
Web page

State of education 2025: Teacher stress and wellbeing

Research

The article discusses some of the results of the State of Education 2025 survey where over 14,000 teachers in public schools participated. It highlights the pervasive issue of stress and poor work-life balance among educators. The findings reveal that nearly two-thirds of teachers experience stress more than 60% of the time, with female teachers and those in primary schools being particularly affected. The survey underscores the need for increased funding, improved pay, and flexible working conditions to address the ongoing recruitment and retention crisis and to make teaching more compatible with personal life.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Salaries and remuneration Working conditions Workload
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel
Resource type
Web page

Workplace reps handbook (England): A-Z reference manual

Guides

The Workplace Reps Handbook provides an A-Z reference manual designed to support workplace representatives in their roles. It covers a wide range of topics, including accidents at work, allegations, assaults, budgets, bullying, capability, class size, contracts, curriculum and assessment, disciplinary action, educational visits, equal opportunities, family leave, flexible working, grievances, inspections, job descriptions, pay, pensions, performance management, redundancy, sick pay and leave, stress, and work/life balance.

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Publisher
NASUWT - The Teachers' Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Cross-cutting resource
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Web page

Social media and online abuse of teachers

Guides

The NASUWT guide on social media and online abuse of teachers provides crucial advice for schools and colleges on protecting staff from cyber harassment and abuse. It outlines the types of online abuse teachers may face, such as trolling, online threats, and cyberstalking, and emphasizes the importance of implementing robust behaviour policies and conducting risk assessments. The guide also highlights the severe impact of online abuse on teachers' mental health and wellbeing, and stresses the need for schools to take proactive measures to ensure a safe and supportive working environment.

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Publisher
NASUWT - The Teachers' Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Right to disconnect and technology Safety Violence and harassment
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers
Resource type
Web page

Women’s health and wellbeing: Guidance and advice on different topics

Guides

The NASUWT's Women's Health and Wellbeing toolkit offers comprehensive advice and guidance for managing health issues that specifically affect women in the workplace. The site offers three separate guides on (i) endometriosis, adenomyosis and fibroids in the workplace; (ii) managing menopause in the workplace; (iii) valuing maternity. The toolkit emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive work environments, valuing maternity, and ensuring that women receive the necessary accommodations and understanding to maintain their health and wellbeing while fulfilling their professional duties.

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Publisher
NASUWT - The Teachers' Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Physical health Women’s psychological and physical health
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers
Specific communities
Women
Resource type
Web page

Tackling excessive teacher workload: NASUWT workload checklists

Guides

The NASUWT guide on tackling excessive teacher workload in the United Kingdom addresses the significant impact of heavy workloads on teachers' health, safety, and wellbeing. It emphasizes the need for schools to provide appropriate time for teachers to fulfill their professional duties, ensure reasonable working hours, and avoid excessive planning, marking, and administrative tasks. The guide also highlights the importance of maintaining a work-life balance, protecting teachers from unfair treatment, and ensuring that additional responsibilities come with appropriate compensation. The site includes specific guides for England and Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland.

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Publisher
NASUWT - The Teachers' Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Safety Unpaid work Workload
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers
Resource type
Web page

Working with school and college leaders on managing staff wellbeing - Guidance for workplace representatives

Guides

The NASUWT page on managing staff wellbeing provides guidance for workplace representatives on collaborating with school and college leaders to enhance the well-being of staff. It verses about the importance of addressing both physical and psychosocial hazards, conducting stress risk assessments, and holding regular meetings with leaders to discuss and implement wellbeing initiatives.

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Publisher
NASUWT - The Teachers' Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2025
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Physical health Working conditions Workload
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Web page

Quality education: the key to prosperity and well-being

Policy briefs and Policies

The chapter 2 of this EI briefing to the International Summit of the Teaching Profession 2025 verses about the positive correlation between teacher well-being and student academic achievement, as well as their social, emotional, and cognitive development. The brief identifies several key factors affecting teacher well-being, including employment status, remuneration, working conditions, professional autonomy, and occupational safety and health. It calls for comprehensive policies that address these aspects holistically, recognizing that improving teacher well-being is essential for fostering inclusive and supportive learning environments.

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Publisher
Education International (EI)
Year of publication
2025
Topics
Cross-cutting resource
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Downloadable file

Ensuring a needs-based work-life balance for all: How adequate flexible working conditions can support intergenerational solidarity and the empowerment of women

The page presents the European Economic and Social Committee's (EESC) opinion on ensuring a needs-based work-life balance for all. It highlights the importance of adapting work-life balance strategies to address shifting demographics, new forms of work, and rising care demands. The EESC emphasizes the need for affordable, accessible, high-quality services that benefit workers, families, companies, and public authorities. It also stresses the importance of supporting care work and financial security for families and workers, viewing these as investments in society and the economy. The opinion calls for the assessment of work-life balance policies in EU companies and highlights the role of social dialogue in achieving this objective.

The resource can be downloaded in all available languages on the EESC website.

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Publisher
European Economic and Social Committee (EESC)
Year of publication
2024
Region
Europe
Topics
Women’s psychological and physical health Workload
Available in
German Danish Czech Bulgarian Spanish, Castilian English Greek, Modern French Irish Hungarian Finnish Estonian Lithuanian Latvian Dutch Portuguese Romanian, Moldovan Slovak Slovenian Swedish Italian Croatian Maltese Polish
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Researchers

Using the hierarchy of controls to prevent gun violence in education settings

Guides

The NEA guide introduces a structured, evidence-based framework to help schools address gun violence as a workplace hazard. Adapted from occupational health practices, the hierarchy includes five levels of intervention - elimination, substitution, engineering controls, administrative controls, and personal protective equipment - prioritizing the most effective strategies first. The guide emphasizes that any measures taken must not compromise trauma-informed, culturally competent education or rely solely on "hardening" schools.

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Publisher
National Education Association (NEA)
Country
United States of America
Year of publication
2024
Region
North America and the Caribbean
Topics
Physical health Safety
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives
Resource type
Web page

School gun violence prevention and response guide

Guides

This guide is a four-part resource designed to help education personel, school staff, and community leaders address the growing crisis of gun violence in educational settings. It covers strategies for prevention, preparation, response, and recovery, emphasizing trauma-informed practices, mental health support, and policy advocacy. The guide aims to foster safer school environments by equipping stakeholders with actionable checklists, insights into warning signs, and tools for healing after incidents, all while advocating for systemic change to protect students and workers.

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Publisher
National Education Association (NEA) The Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund
Country
United States of America
Year of publication
2024
Region
North America and the Caribbean
Topics
Physical health Safety
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives
Resource type
Downloadable file

Breastfeeding women at work

Guides

The guidance supports women returning from maternity leave who wish to continue breastfeeding. It advocates for risk assessments, flexible work arrangements, suitable rest facilities, and paid breastfeeding breaks to ensure dignity and safety. The page includes practical resources such as model policies, sample letters for members and reps, checklists for leaders, and campaign materials. While some schools and colleges embrace these practices, the NEU highlights that many women still face degrading treatment.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2024
Region
Europe
Topics
Women’s psychological and physical health
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Online ressource

Work and suicide

Guides

The guide addresses the urgent issue of suicide prevention in educational workplaces, highlighting the elevated risk among school staff, particularly female primary and nursery teachers. It outlines warning signs, risk factors, and immediate actions to take if someone is in crisis, while advocating for suicide to be recognized as a work-related death under health and safety law. The guide also provides links to resources such as factsheets, legal duties for employers, and practical steps for union reps, aiming to foster a supportive environment and reduce stigma around mental health.

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Publisher
National Education Union
Country
United Kingdom
Year of publication
2024
Region
Europe
Topics
Mental health Physical health
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Online ressource

Violence and aggression against educators and school personnel, retention, stress, and training needs: National survey results

Research

The research article investigates the alarming rise in violence and aggression against educators in the United States, particularly in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on two large-scale surveys conducted before and after pandemic restrictions, the study reveals that incidents of verbal harassment, threats, cyberbullying, and physical violence have surged, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. This increase has led to a significant rise in educators expressing intentions to resign or transfer.

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Publisher
American Psychologist
Country
United States of America
Year of publication
2024
Region
North America and the Caribbean
Topics
Pandemics and epidemics Safety Violence and harassment Working conditions
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type
Downloadable file

Webinar: The influence of school leadership and governance on teachers’ mental health and wellbeing in Africa

Webinar and conference recordings

This webinar is part of a joint series by AFTRA, IICBA, and the KIX Africa 19 Hub. It explores how leadership and governance structures within schools across Africa impact the mental health and wellbeing of teachers. Held on June 6, 2024, the session brings together experts and stakeholders to discuss challenges, share research findings, and propose strategies for creating supportive school environments that prioritize teacher wellbeing.

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Publisher
UNESCO IICBA
Year of publication
2024
Region
Africa
Topics
Leadership Mental health
Available in
English
Categories of staff
Teachers School leaders
Resource type
Video