Teacher wellbeing: Five lessons from the experts

The National Health service (NHS) in the UK recognizes five steps to mental health and wellbeing. When Katherine Bilsborough first came across them, she was struck by how simple the advice is and also how appropriate it is for the teaching profession. The steps are based on evidence and the NHS claim that trying these things ‘could help you feel more positive and able to get the most out of life’. In this article, Katherine Bilsborough summarizes each point and adds a personal note about her own experience in each area.