THE INFLUENCE OF STRESS ON THE TEACHER'S MENTAL HEALTH: CAUSES AND BEHAVIOURAL STRATEGIES

Abstract

The Ukrainian population has been in a state of war for a long time and it found its mark in psychological and emotional tension, which affects the daily life of all citizens. Preschool children and high school students need special attention, because these age categories are characterized by sensitivity, the individuality formation, shaping character and outlook.

For a deeper understanding of the stress role and place in the life and professional activity of teachers, it is necessary to reveal the stress concept, its place in the internal structure of professional and pedagogical activity. At the same time, stress should be considered not only as an external factor caused by the extremity of the situation, but also as a purposeful activity that forms a personality.

The article offers a theoretical analysis of the stress problem within pedagogical workers, outlines its causes, and characterizes various behavioural strategies in stressful situations.