A STUDY ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF COLLEGE TEACHERS: WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO BONGAIGAON DISTRICT OF ASSAM

Teachers are the main key of any educational institution. They play a very important role in the development of human resources. A sound mental health is a pre requisite of teachers in every stage of education, without which no one can perform their duties and responsibilities properly. Higher education is considered as one of the important stages of education. The teachers of this stage have to play an important role for creating man power in different fields. At present the teachers of higher level are entrusted many extra duties and responsibilities apart from their academic duties. So, it is necessary to maintain their physical health as well as their mental health. A sound mental health of the college teacher will help to create sound mental health of the students. Both the mentally healthy teachers and students will be able to create a sound educational environment for proper development of the society as well as the nation. Therefore, the investigator has tried to make an effort to conduct the present study. The sample size of the study was 120 college teachers. The objectives are-1. To study the level of mental health of College Teachers. 2. To find out the difference between male teachers and female teachers in regard with mental health. The present study reveals that 28% teachers have very good mental health. It is also found that 49% teachers have average/good mental health. The present study reveals that 23% teachers have poor mental health. The present study also reveals that there is no significant difference between male and female college teachers in relation to mental health especially in Bongaigaon district.