THE TEACHER’S ROLE IN SUPPORTING MENTAL HEALTH AND WELL-BEING

Sevinch Rustamova

The student of the Philological faculty, Uzbekistan State University of World Languages, Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Keywords: Teacher support, student well-being, mental health, teacher well-being, classroom environment.

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Abstract

This paper highlights the teacher’s role in fostering student motivation and supporting mental health in classrooms. It emphasizes the need for creating engaging lessons, showing empathy, and building supportive relationships. By addressing both academic and emotional needs, teachers can improve students’ well-being and learning outcomes.

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