Research Into The Mental Health Of Teachers Now On Line

A research report that found the pressures piled on teachers are so severe some staff have considered suicide, has been made available online. The survey for teaching union NASUWT found a lack of support from schools and their management teams was leading to stress, burnout and depression.

The survey report, based on interviews with teachers and school managers, reveals teachers are suffering from a range of stress related symptoms including heart palpitations, lack of sleep, eating problems and depression. The stress was caused by factors including bullying school management, a 'tick-box culture', targets and difficult pupils, the survey found.

NASUWT general secretary Chris Keates said: “The research commissioned by the NASUWT highlights the need for access to support, counselling and specific health interventions for the workforce. The research also confirms the need to tackle the root causes of stress in schools, such as the impact of the high-stakes accountability regime on the well-being of school leaders, teachers and other staff.”

The report can be viewed on line here

Source: TUC Risks

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