"Qualidade de vida: Um futuro bem vivido no presente" highlights the journey of Ney Conceição Messias Junior, a former public school teacher who transformed his life through meditation and mindfulness. At 61, Ney combines intense physical activities with his work as a gerontology specialist, advocating for successful aging and quality of life. He emphasizes the importance of mental and emotional self-care, sharing his experiences of overcoming health issues through meditation.

Open resource in Portuguese

Publisher: Confederação Nacional dos Trabalhadores em Educação
Country: Brazil
Year of publication: 2023

Region: Latin America
Topics: Mental health
Available in: Portuguese
Categories of staff: Teachers
Resource type: Web page

"Ansiedade, depressão e desesperança estão entre os distúrbios que mais acometem os professores, aponta pesquisa": The article reveals that anxiety, depression, and hopelessness are among the most common disorders affecting teachers. Conducted with 714 education workers, the study highlights the impact of remote work on their emotional health, noting physical issues like vocal cord problems and repetitive strain injuries, as well as psychological issues such as chronic stress and burnout. The findings emphasize the need for better working conditions, mental health support, and the importance of addressing the root causes of these health problems rather than just treating the symptoms.

Open resource in Portuguese

Publisher: Confederação Nacional dos Trabalhadores em Educação
Country: Brazil
Year of publication: 2022

Region: Latin America
Topics: Mental health
Available in: Portuguese
Categories of staff: Teachers
Resource type: Web page

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Quality of life: A well-lived future in the present

Anxiety, depression, and hopelessness are among the most common disorders affecting teachers, according to research