Strengthening mental health and psychosocial support for pre- and in-service teachers in Africa

This guide is developed to provide guidance, systemic responses, and integration of mental health and psychosocial well-being in teacher education programmes and institutions. It comprises seven chapters designed to raise awareness, identify early signs of chronic stress and mental illnesses among teachers, and refer them to specialists, especially in cases of severe mental illnesses that require further care and management. Additionally, the guide contributes to restoring a sense of normality, dignity, and hope within the teaching profession by strengthening existing pathways for accessing targeted and specialized support for teachers facing challenging and extreme working conditions.