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NASUWT Conference: Teachers ‘on brink of drugs and self-harm’
Stress levels at an all-time high, survey finds
MANY teachers are on the brink of turning to medication, alcohol and self-harm to deal with increased stress at work, teachers’ union NASUWT revealed yesterday.
More than 20 per cent of members reported increased use of alcohol and caffeine to deal with work-related pressures, the union’s survey found.
A further 7 per cent of teachers admitted relying on prescription drugs.
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