Teachers and mental health issues

[eLdavis]

When we talk about mental health issues in a school environment, we often focus on just the students, but we fail to realize that even teachers can and might still have mental health issues, which can affect their work performance, and how they hand students. Do you know a teacher struggling with mental health issues? How can one cope with this?

 

[Nomad]

I have a lot of teachers in my family. Even my wife used to work as a teacher. She left teaching job because she did not like the working environment. She says her school triggered her anxiety and depression. Teachers can certainly battle with mental health issues because of co-workers, school management and students as well.

 

[Hazel]

Teachers often face heavy stress, long hours, and emotional demands, yet their mental health is overlooked. I’ve known teachers who hid burnout to stay strong for students. Schools must offer counseling, wellness programs, and lighter workloads to truly support them.