MENTAL HEALTH STATUS OF TEACHERS – EVALUATION OF SELF-ASSESSMENT QUESTIONNAIRES

The aim of our research was to explore the mental health status of teachers, and help them to identify areas to focus on, to work on their own mental health. We applied some self-assessment questionnaires based on which every teacher can assess themselves in terms of the following 5 areas: helping role, stress management, active listening, burnout prevention, conflict management.

The teachers’ sample consisted of 137 teachers from four countries.

57.7 % of teachers teach students aged 10-13, 26.3 % teach students aged 14-18 while 16.1 % of teachers deal with both age groups.

We used 5 questionnaires to explore the mental health status of teachers.

We would like to present an interesting result about the burnout of teachers.

The diagram shows high level of exhaustion and high level of emotional impairment. The total burnout score was high: teachers showed the symptoms of burnout in some fields. Those teachers who teach elementary and secondary school students as well showed significantly higher scores in mental distance compared to those who deal with only one age group.

Overall, it is very important to enhance teachers’ prosocial activities and organize a prevention

program to reduce symptoms of burnout. Developing and implementing programs that enhance prosocial behaviors among teachers is essential. Prevention programs specifically designed to mitigate burnout symptoms are crucial. A supportive and positive work environment through prosocial activities and targeted prevention programs is vital for maintaining the health and effectiveness of educators. In all countries the behavioral output of listening got the highest score which means teachers adapt the verbal and nonverbal feedback much frequently compare to sensing or processing.