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- A survey by the National Education Union finds mental health trends among students, with nearly half of primary teachers and 80% of secondary teachers reporting pupils with eating disorders.
- Two-thirds of secondary teachers report absenteeism linked to mental health.
- The poll also identifies chronic anxiety and social isolation.
- Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union (NEU), called for more mental health resources in schools, saying support is insufficient.
