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

• Main Authors: Harshi Gunawardena (Author), Rose Leontini (Author), Sham Nair (Author), Shane Cross (Author), Ian Hickie (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-01-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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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...