We always want to help others, but to do that we must help ourselves first.
All mental health resource documents are from the University of Regina, and the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation.
As we learnt within the presentation with Patrick Maze, the STF standards demand teachers display honesty and integrity. Part of this includes being honest with yourself, and understanding where you are at with your mental health.
All headings are hyperlinked.
“We all deserve to feel well and to thrive. In order to get there, the first thing to keep in mind is that we ALL have mental health to protect, promote and celebrate. Just like with our physical health.” (Sixteen Strategies to Help you Strive, 2020)
Sixteen Strategies to Help you Strive
Mental Health Resources: Emergency Counselling
“The brain reacts to the stressful stimuli with either a mindful response, taking control of your own emotions and behaviour, or an auto response, reacting to the environment and blaming external factors.” (What Are Symptoms of Mental Distress?, 2019)
Symptoms of Mental Distress
Suicide Prevention
Saskatchewan Teachers Federation’s list of Mental Health Resources