More school systems are making an effort to deal with some of the problems teachers face, including taking care of their mental health.Many schools do not have enough teachers.Current problems facing teachers include behavioral problems and fears of shootings.Some school districts have provided increased mental health training for workers and support in the classroom.They have also provided resources aimed at identifying burned out teachers and getting them connected to help.Being burned out means a person has become very physically and emotionally tired after doing a difficult job for a long time.A recent opinion study by the Rand Corporation found that twice as many principals and teachers reported frequent job-related stress as other working adults.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) noted a similar study that came from a coalition of mental health organizations in New Orleans.It found educators working during the COVID-19 pandemic reported rates of emotional difficulties similar to those of health care workers.
