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The Hard Facts
60%
60% of teacher absences in 2023 were due to a mental health or emotional concern
~ Black Dog Institute, 2023
2.8 Years
By year 9, students with mental ill-health are statistically 1.5-2.8 years behind their peers academically and are less likely to complete school
~ NSW Mental Health Commission
52%
52% of Australian teachers reported moderate to severe symptoms of depression compared to 12.1% in the general population
~ Black Dog Institute, 2023
68%
Burnout increases by 68% the likelihood of teachers leaving the profession
~ Australian Education Union, 2023
46.2%
46.2% of Australian teachers reported anxiety symptoms compared to 9% in the general population
~ Black Dog Institute, 2023
59.7%
59.7% of Australian teachers reported stress symptoms compared to 11.4% in the general population
~ Black Dog Institute, 2023
12%
12% of Australian educators experience suicidal ideation, with rates higher for early career teachers
~ Australian Education Union, 2023
Correlations
The mental health of the parents, carers & teachers of a child substantially influences the likelihood of developing mental health concerns
~ NSW Mental Health Commission