Philippine E-Journals

Level of Knowledge on Mental Health Issues and Problems, Personal Experiences and Coping Mechanisms of Teachers

Audrey Rose Simon | Honeylyn Mahinay

Discipline: Education

 

Abstract:

This study determines the level of knowledge on mental health issues and problems and coping mechanisms in the new normal among elementary teachers. The descriptive-correlational design was employed, and 220 respondents were included in the study. Elementary teachers have a moderate level of knowledge on mental health issues and problems, sometimes experienced personal stressors, and always cope through religiosity. Teachers’ level of knowledge on mental health issues and problems about precipitating and triggering factors vary in terms of age and sex but do not vary according to their educational attainment. A significant relationship exists between teachers’ knowledge on mental health issues, problems, and coping mechanisms.