The interview discusses the mental health challenges faced by education personnel, emphasizing the importance of holistic, person-centered care and the role of unions in advocating for better mental health support. The interviewees highlight the need for systemic changes to address workload, stress, and the performativity culture in schools, aiming to improve the overall well-being of teachers and education staff

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Publisher: NASUWT - The Teachers' Union Teachers Health Group MGEN EI
Country: United Kingdom Australia
Year of publication: 2019

Region: Europe Asia Pacific
Topics: Mental health
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel
Resource type: Downloadable file

The Vocal'iz application, available to download in this website and launched by the MGEN group, aims to help users, especially teachers, preserve and optimize their vocal performance. Given that 23% of teachers have consulted for voice problems, this free mobile app offers advice, exercises, and preventive actions to support vocal health. It includes five daily exercise programs focusing on breathing, relaxation, singing, and more, allowing users to analyze, understand, and care for their voice through regular practice.

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Publisher: MGEN
Year of publication: 2019

Topics: Physical health
Available in: French
Categories of staff: Teachers
Resource type: Web page

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Joint interview: NASUWT and Teachers Health on mental health

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