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Teachers 'hiding depresison' over sacking fears, ATL finds
Educators' union survey uncovers atmosphere of fear and widespread hidden health issues
Stressed teachers are hiding signs of depression over fears that bosses will mark them out as a “weak link,” education union ATL warned yesterday.
More than a third of 900 ATL members surveyed said they have noticed an increase in mental health problems among their colleagues in the past two years.
And almost half admitted hiding health issues from bosses over fears they could be sacked.
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