Educators give so much of themselves to pupils that their own wellbeing often slips down the list.

This article shows how Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) principles can help teachers embed simple, guilt-free self care practices into the school day; from peer check-ins to micro breaks and leadership support so that staff wellbeing becomes part of everyday school culture.

This isn’t about self-care. It’s about school culture.

As teachers head back into classrooms this term, many will be trying to protect their wellbeing. But if schools are serious about making that possible, it takes more than posters and platitudes. This piece challenges the idea that burnout is a personal failing; and puts the responsibility where it belongs.

Here’s why Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training is essential for school leaders, especially in international schools across Europe. Learn how it supports well-being, leadership, and whole-school culture.