{"id":2586,"date":"2024-09-04T15:01:32","date_gmt":"2024-09-04T14:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2586"},"modified":"2025-10-02T13:54:15","modified_gmt":"2025-10-02T12:54:15","slug":"how-to-survive-working-over-christmas-mental-health-among-teachers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-survive-working-over-christmas-mental-health-among-teachers\/","title":{"rendered":"Mental Health Support For Teachers: How to Survive Working Over Christmas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><em>With December right around the corner, we have officially entered the run-up to Christmas. That means the kids will start getting overly excited, which naturally makes teaching a little challenging. We know that working in the education sector isn&#8217;t always easy, and it&#8217;s more important than ever before to protect your winter well-being. <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion gutena-accordion-block gutena-accordion-block-eb441f-8d is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-is-layout-flow\" data-single=\"false\" data-open=\"none\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel gutena-accordion-block__panel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-title gutena-accordion-block__panel-title\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-title-inner\">\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left has-medium-font-size wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px\"><strong>Jump to&#8230;<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"trigger-up-down\"><div class=\"horizontal\"><\/div><div class=\"vertical\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-gutena-accordion-panel-content gutena-accordion-block__panel-content\"><div class=\"gutena-accordion-block__panel-content-inner\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\" style=\"font-size:14px\">\n<li><a href=\"#collaboratewith\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Collaborate with colleagues <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#festivities\" rel=\"nofollow\"><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Get involved with the festivities <\/span><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Lean on your support system <\/span><\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Celebrate when you can <\/span><\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Mental health support for teachers &#8211; see resources!<\/span><\/mark><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"#sign-up\"><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-black-color\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Become a member!<\/strong><\/span><\/mark><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong><em>The chaotic behaviour always begins when December starts, and while it could be easy to pop a film on the screen, we know that you can make these final weeks count. To help you survive the festive period and overcome the end-of-term exhaustion, we have created some resources teaching teachers about mental health and how to deal with anxiety in the winter. <\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:19px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"collaboratewith\" style=\"background-color:#7127df\"><strong>Collaborate With Colleagues<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By no means is this tip reinventing the wheel, but more often than not, we forget that our fellow colleagues are going through the same thing. Equally, we forget that they are available to help us and vice versa. Educators and mental health are a topic we don&#8217;t talk about enough.  <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When things get tough, and you feel overwhelmed, why not lean on a colleague&#8217;s shoulder to assist you? Whether you are borrowing some resources or you need their help with a task, teamwork can make all the difference<\/span>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" id=\"festivities\" style=\"background-color:#571bb1\"><strong>Lean Into The Festivities\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why not embrace winter in your classroom? From winter-themed tasks to decorations for your room, there are multiple ways in which you can embrace winter in the classroom. Teachers who embrace the time of year and can incorporate playful elements into their teaching will always be appreciated by their students<\/span> and will find it easier to protect their winter wellbeing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#420a7d\"><strong>Lean On Your Support System<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There will be days when work is overwhelming and you have a negative mindset\u2014it happens to the best of us. During these moments, it\u2019s important to lean on your support systems, like your friends and family. If things are extremely serious, please don\u2019t shy away from professional help. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leaning on your support system can be as simple as reaching out to your head of department\/ manager at work to let them know how you&#8217;re feeling. Think about ways they could help you and take the pressure off a bit. You should also communicate how you&#8217;re feeling at home and communicate with your loved ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#7127df\"><strong>Celebrate When You Can <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">, during the festive period, we have to celebrate at unconventional hours within the day, but that doesn&#8217;t make it any less festive. Whether you want to watch a\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/blog\/netflixfilms\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>festive film on Netflix<\/strong><\/a>, bake a festive treat, or spend time with loved ones, celebrate the festive period when you can. As soon as term finishes,<\/span> you should put your feet up and relax. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#571bb1\"><strong>Mental Health Support For Teachers<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We all know that the festive period can be a challenging time, and anxiety in the winter can creep up on you, but remember that there is support should you need it. You are not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Your GP:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> If you are struggling with your mental health in winter, it is perfectly ok to speak with your GP. <\/span>You may find that you&#8217;re struggling with anxiety in the winter or from seasonal depression (SAD), and talking to a GP may help. But remember, y<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ou do not need to be suffering from a specific mental health problem to receive support. For more information on speaking to your GP, please click here.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><strong>Talking Treatments: <\/strong>Treatments, such as\u00a0counselling,\u00a0can help you explore your worries and feelings with a professional. By speaking to a professional, you can overcome some of your frustrations or difficulties and shift to a positive space. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><b>Mental Health Helplines:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Sometimes, speaking to someone can make a real difference, and there are helplines with trained professionals available. We know that mental health support for teacher<\/span>s is sometimes neglected, and with the festive period in full swing, we want you to know that there is support available <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">if you need it. The charities listed below won\u2019t judge, and they could help you make sense of any feelings you are having.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Samaritans<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0808 164 0123 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(7pm\u201311pm every day).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>National Suicide Prevention Helpline UK<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0800 689 5652<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (open 24\/7).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM)<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0800 58 58 58<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (5pm\u2013midnight every day)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>SANEline<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0300 304 7000<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (4.30pm\u201310.30pm every day).<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Papyrus HOPELINE<\/strong> &#8211; Available to 35 &amp; under &#8211;&nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0800 068 4141<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (weekdays 10am-10pm, weekends 2pm-10pm and bank holidays 2pm\u201310pm)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>The MIX<\/strong> &#8211; Available to those under 25 &#8211;&nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0808 808 4994<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (3pm\u2013midnight every day)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Nightline<\/strong> &#8211; Available to Students &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/nightline.ac.uk\/want-to-talk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nightline Website.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Switchboard<\/strong> &#8211; LGBTQIA+ Support &#8211; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">0300 330 0630<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (10am\u201310pm every day)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>C.A.L.L<\/strong> &#8211; Available to those who lie in Wales &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.helplines.org\/helplines\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website.<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#420a7d\">How to Sign Up for FREE<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe title=\"Discounts for Teachers Sign Up Process\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YxuF4aMwGec?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><strong><em><strong><em>Discounts for Teachers is a FREE to-join and FREE-to-use discount scheme for Teachers &amp; Education Staff that has been around for 20+ years.&nbsp;We\u2019re all about making your life a little lovelier with our money-saving offers.&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-small-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.discountsforteachers.co.uk\/\" style=\"color:#7e30f2;background-color:#f3c358\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Sign Up FREE Today<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-block-heading\" style=\"background-color:#25004c\">More From Us<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed this blog, then make sure you check out more from us. 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