3 Steps Teachers Can Take to Prioritize Their Mental Health

By American College of Education on October 5th, 2021

It doesn’t matter if you’re a second-year teacher or a 20-year teacher. This back-to-school season, with all its new protocols and online learning mandates, makes everyone feel like it's the first year all over again.

The next few months (at the least) are going to be challenging for educators. It will be important to engage in self-care, but most likely teachers are going to need to go beyond that to maintain their mental health. Being distant from our colleagues and students, as well as trying to preserve cleanliness and follow new protocols, is going to be emotionally draining. So let’s talk about how you can take care of your mental health.