{"id":2738,"date":"2020-08-08T12:35:00","date_gmt":"2020-08-08T12:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/?p=2738"},"modified":"2025-10-08T09:47:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T17:47:08","slug":"supporting-educators-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/supporting-educators-mental-health","title":{"rendered":"Supporting Educators\u2019 Mental Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In This Article<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/supporting-educators-mental-health\/#Step_One_Self-Care\" >Step One: Self-Care<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/supporting-educators-mental-health\/#Step_Two_Build_a_Support_Network\" >Step Two: Build a Support Network<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/supporting-educators-mental-health\/#Step_Three_Watch_for_Signs_of_Burnout_Seek_Out_Wellness_Resources\" >Step Three: Watch for Signs of Burnout &amp; Seek Out Wellness Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>As a health educator, you need to take care of yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic so you can provide effective support to your patients and students. In today&#8217;s post, Leah Tieger, a writer on the Osmosis team, shares how you can support your own mental health during times of crisis.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a matter of weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has upended our lives and left an entire population stressed, anxious, and isolated. As we fear for our health and the health of our loved ones, some are already grieving.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.usatoday.com\/story\/news\/nation\/2020\/04\/02\/funerals-during-coronavirus-pandemic-no-hugs-big-gatherings\/5102855002\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Families can\u2019t say goodbye in person or gather for funerals<\/a>. Healthcare workers are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/health\/covid19-doctors-ptsd-1.5507548\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">suffering from PTSD<\/a>. Those who aren\u2019t directly affected by the virus are grappling with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/business\/economy\/record-6-6-million-americans-filed-unemployment-last-week-n1174776\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sudden job loss<\/a>&nbsp;or learning how to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.npr.org\/2020\/03\/17\/816631571\/coronavirus-triple-duty-working-parenting-and-teaching-from-home\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">work from home while simultaneously homeschooling their children<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These unprecedented circumstances have sparked a widespread&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/geekgirlrising\/2020\/04\/06\/half-of-americans-say-covid-19-is-hurting-their-mental-health-new-poll-shows\/#402c1119351e\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">mental health crisis<\/a>, and health educators are particularly affected. They\u2019re not only caring for loved ones while working from home, they\u2019re also caring for their patients and their students. It may be counterintuitive, but effective educators need to tend to their own mental health before tending to everyone else. It\u2019s the best way to successfully support family, students, patients, and each other. Here are three simple tips to help you do just that!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_One_Self-Care\"><\/span>Step One: Self-Care<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Put your oxygen mask on first. It\u2019s practical advice on an airplane, but it\u2019s also a useful metaphor when you\u2019re not 10,000 feet in the air. During a crisis, self-care is your oxygen mask.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As a health professional, you already know that physical well being depends on regular exercise, a balanced diet, and restful sleep.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0924933816008087\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All three support your mental health as well<\/a>. After that, self-care simply comes down to connection: with yourself, with others, with nature, and whatever brings you joy. The list below offers a few suggestions to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hsj.gr\/medicine\/stress-management-techniques-evidencebased-procedures-that-reduce-stress-and-promote-health.php?aid=3429\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">counteract stress<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/skinny-revisited\/201805\/self-care-101\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">boost your mental health<\/a>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Practice yoga or meditation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Limit your intake of news and social media.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reach out to loved ones via phone or video chat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go for a walk or socially distant hike.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Read a book, preferably fiction and not on a screen.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make time for your chosen hobby.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Listen to your favorite music, and maybe even dance to it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/educators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/flip-your-classroom.png?w=700\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1802\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/flip-your-classroom.png 700w, https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/09\/flip-your-classroom.png?resize=300,107 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Two_Build_a_Support_Network\"><\/span>Step Two: Build a Support Network<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite social distancing and the sudden switch to a 100% distance learning model, you\u2019re still part of a professional team. By reaching out to your administrative staff, trainees, and peer educators on a regular basis, you\u2019ll build and maintain your mutual support network. Professional organizations are another great source of mutual support, connecting you to your peers nationally or even globally. Networks for health educators include<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/omerad.msu.edu\/about-us\/publications\/dr-ed-an-electronic-discussion-group-for-medical-educators\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Michigan State University\u2019s DR-ED listserv for medical educators<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nchec.org\/cnheo\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The National Commission for Health Education Credentialing<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aamc.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The American Association of Medical Colleges (AAMC)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aacnnursing.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/paealearning.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.iamse.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The International Association of Medical Science Educators (IAMSE)<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/\">Osmosis<\/a>&nbsp;provides a strong support network for health educators as well. Aside from resources to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/educators\/covid-19\">guide<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/04\/03\/using-osmosis-to-support-distance-learning\">support<\/a>&nbsp;your transition to distance learning, Osmosis offers faculty development resources, a faculty listserv, and a professional enrichment network.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_Three_Watch_for_Signs_of_Burnout_Seek_Out_Wellness_Resources\"><\/span>Step Three: Watch for Signs of Burnout &amp; Seek Out Wellness Resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, the greatest act of self-care is asking for help. That\u2019s especially the case if you\u2019re struggling with burnout. Review your employee health and wellness programs, reach out to your occupational health or human resource departments, and familiarize yourself with personal and medical leave policies. You may want to look into your mental health coverage as well, especially if telehealth services are available. Another option? If your employer provides reimbursements or incentives for gym memberships and meditation classes, request that they do the same for an online substitute, such as&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyburn.com\/landing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily Burn<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.headspace.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">HeadSpace<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Remember, workplace resources exist to serve you, and it\u2019s never a sign of weakness to use them. In fact, the opposite is true. Acknowledging your needs and taking steps to address those needs is a sign of strength. So when is it time to ask for help, and how do you know if you\u2019re suffering from burnout? Ask yourself the following questions:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do you drag yourself to work?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you feel cynical at work?\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you been irritated or impatient with people at work?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you lost fulfillment in your career?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have low energy and\/or concentration, especially when you\u2019re at work?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have your sleep and\/or eating habits become less healthy?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you suffered unexplained physical symptoms, such as headaches, digestive issues, or heart palpitations?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you preoccupied by work, even when you\u2019re off the clock?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are you using substances to cope?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have you withdrawn from others?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Supporting students is an endeavor that extends well beyond pedagogy, even in the best of times. The demand leaves health educators particularly susceptible to chronic stress, and that\u2019s exactly what burnout is\u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/blog\/2020\/04\/04\/an-ode-to-burnout-how-i-came-to-terms-with-the-covid19-pandemic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">an undeniable reminder to practice self-care<\/a>. Heed the signs, lean on your professional network, and utilize workplace resources. If you don\u2019t have the resources you need at your school, you may be able to find additional assistance&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:partnerships@osmosis.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Try Osmosis today! Access your&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/login?type=create\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">free trial<\/a>&nbsp;and find out why millions of clinicians and caregivers love learning with us.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a health educator, you need to take care of yourself during the COVID-19 pandemic so you can provide effective support to your patients and students. In today&#8217;s post, Leah Tieger, a writer on the Osmosis team, shares how you can support your own mental health during times of crisis. 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