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The Mental Health of Educators: Gaps, Needs, and Solutions

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The need to address the mental health and well-being of educators has never been greater. While there has been a steady increase in mental health awareness and support of students in recent years, current research indicates a profound lack of programs and interventions to support the mental health and wellness of educators on a global scale despite the need. This chapter seeks to shed light on the mental health and well-being of educators and their unique experiences, the barriers that prevent them from treatment, and validated wellness measures. This chapter explores the varying interventions and mental health programs in place for educators, the growing need for mental health-focused support, and exemplary programs that suggest a more comprehensive, universal program designed to support educators and their varying mental health needs.

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Hernandez, E., Aceves, A., Peikoff, N. (2022). The Mental Health of Educators: Gaps, Needs, and Solutions. In: Deb, S., Gerrard, B.A. (eds) Handbook of Health and Well-Being. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8263-6_25

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