Why does it sometimes feel like teachers are ignorant/neglectful when it comes to noticing or appreciating mental illness and the troubles some students have in school with them? I understand it’s frustrating to have students who aren’t working at their full capability or appear uninterested, but depression/anxiety can make it really difficult for us guys. How do you personally feel about this? And do you have any advice for students wanting to approach a teacher about depression?

Teaching in Real Life

I have posted this before, but teachers are not mind readers.  How are we supposed to know what is going on in the inner workings of a student’s mind?  Some teachers can try to have personal chats with the student, but most are wary of these because of past experiences where students say the teacher was coming on too strong or felt it was inappropriate.  These teachers try to be cautious because they do not want to make the student uncomfortable.  There needs to be a balance from student and teacher in order for the student to be helped.

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