MENTAL HEALTH resources
for teachers
Unplug with these stress management and anxiety resources for teachers.
My experience at work has becoming increasingly stressful over the past several months or years and I am growing concerned.
– Common teacher survey feedback.
something for you, the teacher
Teachers are experiencing immense pressure and anxiety. How do you proactively manage teacher stress and avoid burnout?
We don’t have all the answers but we have seen how these simple mental health resources for teachers, done consistently, have had a positive and profound effect on mental health.
Mental health is important for everyone. We each play a vital role in the lives of those around us. OpenMIND aims to provide awareness and mental health resources for our community, ensuring that the wellbeing of all is given the support it deserves.
Teachers are an incredibly valuable part of that community, having a first-hand impact on the nurturing and growth of future generations. Your mental well-being is incredibly important to us. If you’re doing well, chances are your students are going to feed off that.
On this page you’ll find mental health resources specifically for educators, aimed to help you cope and alleviate stress in your world.
How to use these videos
In this short introduction video, Heidi explains the importance of these mental health resources for teachers and how to put them into practice.
Heidi Woods is the Founder and Director of Training of Mindful You – Mindful Me. She is a 2013 Bush Leadership Fellow, TEDx speaker, CNP (Certified Non-Profit Professional), 200 RYT Children’s Yoga Teacher, and Certified Mindfulness Educator.
Choose from one of the activities below
In these short videos, Heidi takes teachers through calming, stress management exercises. These guided processes are designed to bring you calm and a sense of relaxation. Give them a try and feel the anxiety ebb away.
deep relaxation
open awareness
simply stopping
opening to joy
heart & belly breathing
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Guided meditations
Sit comfortably, relax and let Heidi take you through one of these wonderful guided meditations.
Relaxing Sounds
If you prefer to just unwind with some relaxing music, choose from some of the options below.
Articles for teachers
Take a quiet read through some of these great resources.
A calmer classroom
Enjoyed these activities? Your students will too. Working with children to prevent mental health illnesses is a big reason why we exist. Take a look at these resources for kids. When used regularly, they can help children self-regulate their emotions and bring a sense of calm to the classroom. Give them a try yourself and have fun teaching them to the kids. Who wouldn’t love a calmer classroom!
MORE MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR TEACHERS
Keen to try out a few more mindfulness practices? We have a guide specifically designed for teachers who want to introduce calming, anxiety reducing activities into the classroom to help their students to self-regulate their emotions and be present. Download our free guides below.
5 fun exercises that your kids will love and will help you create a calm classroom environment.
10 fun, simple activities to do with your kids and help them deal with stress and life’s challenges.
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