Wellbeing Toolkit For Mental Health

How to Promote Wellbeing is a timely resource designed to help all healthcare practitioners promote and protect their own and their patients’ wellbeing and mental health. Focusing on practical strategies and guidance, this much-needed book explores approaches for reducing burnout, managing stress, coping with pressure in healthcare settings, recognising signs of impaired decision-making, and much more. Written specifically for busy healthcare practitioners, the book offers focused and succinct chapters on topics ranging from behaviours to improve resilience and mindfulness, to approaches for maintaining work-life balance when confronted with excessive workloads and organisational pressures. Throughout the text, evidence-based tools and techniques are provided to improve the practitioner’s health and facilitate the delivery of high-quality care. Covering a wide range of clinical situations and important issues, this book: Examines global, organisational, and individual problem factors affecting mental health and wellbeing Discusses the impacts of chronic stress, burnout, technological and environmental factors, work-associated trauma, and sources of wellbeing strain Identifies factors that negatively affect patients’ wellbeing in hospital, clinic, and outpatient settings Offers guidance for emergencies and available resources for those in personal crisis Includes a mental health and wellbeing toolkit, including assessments and strategies How to Promote Wellbeing is indispensable reading for doctors, nurses, dentists, therapists, counsellors, and other clinicians and health professionals.

This is the only practical guide to overcoming anxiety, compassion fatigue and other challenges of day-to-day life on the front line of healthcare. The Wellbeing Toolkit for Doctorsoffers tools to help doctors prevent burnout, and enjoy their work again. During stressful times, the practice of self-care becomes vital. The coronavirus pandemic has required new levels of dedication, resilience and hard work, and the mental health impact on health professionals working through it has been immense. Each chapter is a tool, either conceptual, such as Self-compassion, Peer Support, Racism Awareness, or practical, such as how you can positively influence your workplace environment, or enhance your compassion skills through music and the arts. This timely and thoughtful book offers a balanced overview of the issues currently faced by doctors, alongside stories from patients and other professionals throughout medicine. Doctors can thrive in their jobs, with the right support in place. This toolkit shows those working in healthcare how to gather the necessary support for their own wellbeing, in order to fully serve those in their care.

Wellbeing Champions is a practical toolkit designed to support primary and secondary schools working with children to co-create a group of Wellbeing Champions. Full of detailed resources to support both the recruitment and training of children and young people to support others in their school settings, this book has been carefully created to ensure that emotions, self-care, resilience, communication and support systems are considered in order to promote and support positive mental health and wellbeing throughout the school setting. Containing ideas for specific training as well as considering a whole school approach, the resources and tools have been designed to support practitioners, teachers, children and young people to find out what their school does well and to identify areas for development. With a wealth of photocopiable resources, including supervision and training sessions, risk assessments, application forms, feedback forms and certificates, this book offers: all the practical resources needed to recruit and interview children and young people for the role, including an outline job description and personal specifications a manual that enables teachers to recruit, train and develop the role of Wellbeing Champions within their school support to teachers and Wellbeing Champions to develop the role needed within their school easy-to-follow, user-friendly sections that can be easily adapted lessons and activities that support the Wellbeing Champions and help them understand their role and develop the knowledge and skills to support other young people Packed full of activities to help promote and support social and emotional skills development and positive mental health and wellbeing within schools at KS2, KS3 and KS4, Wellbeing Champions is the ideal resource for teachers and practitioners, focused on pastoral development, mental health and wellbeing and social and emotional development in children and young people.

The Wellbeing Toolkit is an invaluable resource for promoting wellbeing among all school staff, thereby improving staff attendance and retention, and helping all teachers fall back in love with teaching. In this thought-provoking book, Andrew Cowley, co-founder of Healthy Toolkit (@HealthyToolkit), draws on his own experiences as a school leader to unpick the myths around wellbeing and set out a practical, authentic and values-driven model that will enable leaders to foster a positive atmosphere for the benefit of the whole-school community. With a focus on developing a culture of positivity, effectively enabling all staff members to take ownership of the wellbeing strategy and supporting and promoting healthy lifestyles, this practical guide also considers scenarios arising from potentially more stressful incidents such as a bereavement. Staff wellbeing needs to be a strategic consideration for all primary and secondary school leaders, not something delivered on an ad hoc basis. Emphasis must be placed on really knowing staff, what motivates them and what may affect their confidence. The Wellbeing Toolkit offers effective strategies for addressing staff wellbeing from a whole-school perspective with particular reference to reducing workload, managing stress and supporting teachers in challenging circumstances.

One of the five books in the Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit, this practical resource is designed to help young children understand how the brain affects ways we see and interpret the world. The book offers research-driven, practical strategies, resources and lesson plans to support educators and health professionals. Key sections include ‘How the brain develops’; ‘Dealing with the inner critic’ and ‘Strategies that can help us manage strong emotions’. A Complete toolkit for teachers and councillors, this book offers: Easy to follow, and flexible, lesson plans that can be adapted and personalised for use in lessons or smaller groups or 1:1 work Resources that are linked to the PSHE and Wellbeing curriculum for KS1, KS2 and KS3 New research, ‘Circles for Learning’, where the introduction of baby observation into the classroom by a teacher is used to understand and develop self-awareness, skills for learning, relationships, neuroscience and awareness of others Learning links, learning objectives and reflection questions. This book is an essential resource for practitioners looking to have a positive impact on the mental health and wellbeing of the children and young people in their care; both now and in the future.

Have you ever stopped to wonder why, despite our incredible technological advancements and unprecedented access to information, so many people seem to be struggling with mental health issues? As a society, we've made leaps and bounds in our understanding of mental wellbeing, yet anxiety, depression, and stress seem to be at an all-time high. I couldn't help but ask myself: what's missing? Why are we struggling to find balance and happiness in this complex, fast-paced world? This question led me on a journey of self-discovery and research that ultimately culminated in the creation of this book. My name is Simon Stapleton, and I'm not a psychologist, psychiatrist, or mental health professional. I am, however, someone who has experienced my fair share of challenges and setbacks in my own mental health journey. Through my own struggles, I've come to understand that mental wellbeing is something we all need to invest in, learn about, and prioritize. In this book, I've compiled the knowledge, insights, and strategies I've gathered over the years from various sources - scientific research, conversations with experts, personal experiences, and the stories of others who have walked a similar path. My goal is to provide you with a comprehensive guide to mental wellbeing that's accessible, actionable, and grounded in the latest research and understanding of the subject. The book is divided into ten chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of mental wellbeing. We'll explore topics such as mindfulness, sleep, nutrition, exercise, social connections, and more, delving into the science behind these concepts and providing practical, actionable strategies for integrating them into your life. Along the way, we'll also address some of the challenges and barriers that many people face in their mental health journeys, offering tips and guidance for overcoming these obstacles and staying on track. As you read this book, I encourage you to approach it with an open mind, curiosity, and a willingness to experiment. It's important to recognize that not every strategy or technique will resonate with you, and that's perfectly okay. The goal is to assemble a mental wellbeing toolkit that's uniquely suited to your needs, preferences, and lifestyle. By trying out different approaches and being open to new ideas, you'll be well on your way to creating a personalized roadmap for mental health and happiness. Throughout this book, I've also tried to strike a balance between providing evidence-based information and adopting an informal tone. My intention is to make the content accessible, engaging, and relatable, while still grounding it in the latest research and understanding of mental wellbeing. I hope that this approach will help to demystify some of the complex concepts and make the information more actionable and applicable to your everyday life. In addition to the practical strategies and techniques presented in this book, I also want to emphasize the importance of self-compassion, patience, and perseverance in your mental wellbeing journey. Cultivating and maintaining mental health is an ongoing process, and there will be setbacks and challenges along the way. It's essential to approach these experiences with kindness, understanding, and resilience, recognizing that they are natural, inevitable parts of the journey.

Going to university or college is supposed to be “the best time of your life” ... but what if it’s not? Research reveals that mental health issues are on the rise among undergrads, but many are not accessing help. If this is relatable, this book is for you. It addresses common sources of distress – including academic, social, parental, and financial pressures – and shows you how to meet those challenges head-on and where to turn for extra support. Packed with self-care strategies, quick tips, and eye-opening facts, this is an indispensable guide for anyone on the path to a degree.