Teachers and stress related illness
Teachers TV statistics show that over 40 percent of teachers have experienced stress-related illnesses.
These statistics are in line with findings in 2008 from Teachers Support Network, which showed that 87 per cent of teachers had experienced stress in the last two years. Of those who identified problems at work as the cause, 78 percent said this was due to excessive workload with 43 per cent citing the rapid pace of change.
Effects can range from a loss of concentration in the classroom to damage to personal relationships and even prolonged sickness absence.
Teacher Support Online is a secure email-based coaching service for teachers accessible via www.teachersupport.info
There is also a valuable book on teacher stress – details here.
Tony Attwood