Teachers as first responders: classroom experiences and mental health training needs of Australian schoolteachers

Abstract Background Schoolteachers are often the first to respond when a student presents with a mental health issue in the classroom. This places a burden on schools that impacts school staff, healthcare workers and teachers. More broadly, it places a responsibility on the education system to addre...

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Main Authors: Harshi Gunawardena, Rose Leontini, Sham Nair, Shane Cross, Ian Hickie
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Public Health
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-023-17599-z