Mental Health Status of Senior Secondary School Teachers in Relation to Their Occupational Stress and Burnouts

Abstract

The mental health of senior secondary school teachers is an important topic, as they often face high levels of stress and burnout due to the demands and pressures of their occupation. Teaching can be emotionally and mentally challenging, and teachers play a crucial role in the education and development of young people.Some of the most prominent issues faced by senior secondary school teachers which ultimately affect their mental as well as physical health: Stress and Work-Life Balance, Student Behavior along with the Classroom Management, Emotional Labor, Lack of Resources, Mental Health Stigma, Lack of Support Systems and so on. It is important that schools and society recognize the psychological issues that these teachers face and implement strategies that encourage effective work, provide support, and talk about the issues causing stress and anxiety. This may include professional development on stress management, promoting a supportive school culture, and increasing access to mental health resources. In this paper, we’ve encountered certain facts and instances which depicts the condition of senior secondary teachers while struggling with stress and the sour outcomes faced by the prolonged continuity which ultimately effects our society.