In this Expert Insights session, we share recent research findings about the concerning rates of mental health concerns and burnout in Australian teachers as well as considerations for improving teacher mental health and well-being and teacher attrition.
Teachers' mental health and teacher burnout have long been concerns, and these have been significantly exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic, which has placed further pressure on teachers, with serious consequences for their well-being. Consequently, we are now seeing a significant increase nationally in the number of teachers leaving, or considering leaving this vital profession. Join us for a conversation exploring the factors leading to poor mental health and burnout in teachers as well as effective, practical strategies for preventing and managing burnout in educators in the face of growing workload and role expectations within the increasingly complex and dynamic nature of schools.
Panellists:
Scientia Associate Professor Aliza Werner-Seidler, NHMRC Emerging Leader Fellow and Clinical Psychologist, Black Dog Institute
Morgana Walker, Director and Psychologist from Morgana Walker and Associates and Bee Kind Psychology
Liz, Lived Experience Representative
Moderator, Dr Sarah Barker, Clinical Psychologist and Facilitator with the Black Dog Institute
What is Expert Insights – Black Dog Institute Podcasts?
Expert Insights by the Black Dog Institute is a series of podcasts each tackling an important mental health topic and providing insight and expert knowledge from and for health professionals.
Black Dog Institute is a global pioneer in the identification, prevention and treatment of mental illness and the promotion of well-being. Our unique approach incorporates clinical services with research, education and the voice of lived experience to reduce the incidence of mental illness and suicide, remove stigma and improve lives.