Last week, the Tennessee Department of Education released the Educator Emotional Support Video Series to 
provide free, optional resources to support the mental health of Tennessee educators, created in partnership with statewide partners.
In support of Teacher Appreciation Month and Mental Health Awareness Month this May, the video series provides guidance, resources, and interactive activities by two licensed clinical social workers focusing on the mental health of Tennessee educators in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Additionally, this video series builds off the Emotional Support Line for Pandemic Stress, launched in partnership with the Tennessee Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services and other statewide organizations, to provide free and confidential mental health support to all Tennesseans working in education, healthcare workers, and first responders.
“Educators and school health professionals have exceptionally challenging jobs, with front row seats to the impacts of poor health, hunger, and child trauma,” said Jacy Warrell, Executive Director, Rural Health Association of Tennessee. “These videos are a much-needed prescription to support the physical and mental health of our educators.
The Educator Emotional Support Video Series consists of five videos, available on Best for All Central and the department’s YouTube channel.