Suicide Prevention Month

Suicide, depression and mental health isn’t what meets the eye, it goes far deeper. More often than not, we never truly know how someone is feeling and what they are going through until things hit rock bottom, or worse. In recognition of Suicide Prevention month, we have interviewed some teachers to let us know how they cope when they are feeling down.

Questions

What is one thing that you do that gets you out of a funk?

• Mr Steggles - Booking a holiday!

• Ms Campbell - Getting outside in nature and taking my dog for a walk or hanging out with my horse (and talking to my amazing partner).

• Ms Hutchinson - I love cooking for friends and family! If I find myself in a funk, I invite friends around for dinner, prepare a delicious meal while listening to music and podcasts. To be able to connect with those I love and appreciate my many blessings in life is key to de-funking for me.

• Ms Singer - walks on the beach with my husband, keeping in touch with my adult kids and new grand baby.

• Ms Roberson - One thing that gets me out of a funk is spending time with friends and family, having fun and laughing with them.

What is one song that cheers you up?

• Mr Steggles - I am not picky – anything with a good tune.

• Ms Campbell - ‘Flowers’, Miley Cyrus

• Ms Hutchinson - New Gold by Gorillaz with Tame Impala and Bootie Brown

• Ms Singer - We’re in this love together (my wedding song)

• Ms Roberson - ‘You raise me up’

What is your comfort food?

• Mr Steggles - anything without onions!

• Ms Campbell - Chocolate

• Ms Hutchinson - nasi goreng with homemade sambal and a fried egg.

• Ms Singer -  Fish’n chips on the beach

• Ms Roberson – Cheese – especially brie, halloumi, feta

What is your comfort tv show/book

• Mr Steggles - Peppa pig

• Ms Campbell - The Mandolorian

• Ms Hutchinson - Pobby and Dingan by Ben Rice

• Ms Singer - Lost and found

• Ms Roberson – a cozy mystery