The association between teacher distress and student mental health outcomes: a cross-sectional study using data from the school mental health survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Few studies have examined the inter-relationships between teacher and student mental health. We aimed to examine associations between teacher distress and student mental health difficulties and if student perceptions of school safety moderate these associations.

Method

Data from 23,568 students in grades 6-12 and 1,478 teachers from 268 schools participating in the School Mental Health Surveys in Ontario, Canada, were used. Three-level (student, classroom, school) multivariable linear regression models were fit to examine associations between teacher distress and student internalizing and externalizing symptoms by elementary (grades 6-8) and secondary (grades 9-12) school. Statistical interactions were used to evaluate effect modification.

Results

Small but

SUBMITTER: De Rubeis V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11520149 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature