Mental Health eLearning Programme for Teachers

Jigsaw, in collaboration with ESCI Education Support Centres Ireland, has developed a number of interactive online training courses for teachers.

This unique training, based on the latest research, was developed in collaboration with young people, teachers and schools. The courses are self-directed, and provides ongoing opportunities for reflection. Once you sign up using an email address, log in and complete the courses at a time and pace that suits you.

You can access our online courses here.

:Every teacher should avail of this free course. It provides participants with a clear understanding of mental health and the crucial impact that school life can have on the mental health and wellbeing of young people." - Daragh McDaid, Director, Sligo Education Centre, on behalf of ESCI, Education Support Centres Ireland

What do I do next?

The Mental Health eLearning Programme for Teachers, proudly endorsed by ESCI – Education Support Centres Ireland.

This 2 hour online training course introduces teachers to youth mental health. This course has a specific focus on the school environment and is suitable for all second level teachers.

The aims of this course are:

• To build the mental health literacy and skills of teachers
• To encourage teachers to think about their role in promoting youth mental health
• To support teachers with ideas for whole school mental health promotion.

Finishing this teachers will receive a certificate of completion and be able to access a Junior and Senior Cycle classroom based workshop presentations with interactive resources.

>> To access these courses, please click here and sign up to Jigsaw's eLearning portal for those who work or volunteer with young people.

"It was realistic. The course designers/writers know schools, students and teachers, this is very evident and this is why the course is really effective." - Teacher participant in pilot test of programme

Self-care for teachers

This 45 minute online course will introduce teachers to the concept of self-care. It covers the importance of self-care in the life of a teacher, and ways to ensure it is a part of their teaching. You will receive a certificate of completion once you finish the course.

Participants will:

• Have a greater understanding of what self-care is
• Have a greater understanding of the importance of self-care in their role as a teacher
• Explore the challenges to supporting self-care practice
• Be more aware of their own self-care needs
• Be able to develop their own self-care plan.

>> For those who work or volunteer with young people, access these courses below