A career in education can be one of the most rewarding, but it can also be one of the most challenging and stressful.
A relentless inspection regime and a culture of target-setting is damaging teachers' mental health with many reporting stress and exhaustion, according to an Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL) survey last year. At the same time, the ATL reported more and more teachers are complaining of "unacceptable workloads" and insufficient support from schools over "challenging parents".
These are all conditions which can affect the mental health of staff, often leading to exhaustion, anxiety and stress. Indeed, as the report from the ATL states, many teachers are afraid to tell their employers due to the stigma attached to mental health issues. Where else can they turn?
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