The research was conducted in December and January with 11,857 teachers (33% primary; 57% secondary; 6% special schools) from across the UK and the conclusions are stark.
They show that 90% have experienced more work-related stress in the last year; 91% report a decline in their mental health due to their work; and 64% report a decline in their physical health due to their work.
More than 80% report increased anxiety and loss of sleep as a result of the stress they are working under; 28% have increased their alcohol use. The most common reason for increase stress was higher workloads related to the pandemic.
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