Teaching is one of the most valuable and important jobs out there, but it can also be one of the most stressful.
Striking a balance between teaching, lesson planning, marking homework and counseling students can be challenging for many teachers.
Stress is inevitable, but it’s essential to learn how to improve teachers’ mental health to help them cope with stressors.
Why is it important to support your teachers? Studies have found that stress is linked to physical ailments such as asthma, heart disease and migraines. Mentally healthy teachers means better attendance.
Studies show that 28% of teachers are ‘chronically absent’ – meaning they miss more than 10 school days a year due to stress-related illness. And only 2% of teachers report they are not suffering from on-the-job stress.
It’s clear something needs to change.
This article will take a closer look at alleviating teacher stress and fostering an environment where mental health is prioritized and supported every day.
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