More and more research is being done to study the mental health of teachers and educators showing that a large majority of them deal with high levels of chronic stress. As such, many teachers and educators struggle to maintain optimal mental health, especially if they lack the necessary support. Some factors that may affect a teacher or educator’s mental health include:  • Feeling responsible for their student’s emotional and mental health • Demands and expectations of the position • Working in communities with high levels of adversity • Heavy workload without being adequately compensated • Dealing with curriculum changes • Managing the work-life balance • Lack of material and moral support • Inadequate access to mental health care for teachers