Over 1 Million Teaching Days Lost to Mental Health Issues in Just 2 Years
2025-01-10
Daily Mail on MSN.com
The alarming rise of mental health sickness in the education sector has resulted in over 1 million teaching days lost in just two years. In the last academic year alone, a staggering 535,970 days were lost, accounting for approximately 20% of all health-related absences. This growing concern highlights the need for increased awareness and support for mental health in schools, with potential long-term implications for student learning outcomes and teacher wellbeing, underscoring the importance of mental health awareness, education and teacher support systems.
