A recent report has highlighted a pressing issue in Japan's education sector, noting that more than 7000 of the country's teaching staff is currently on leave due to mental illnesses. The situation underscores the intense pressures associated with the profession, with many attributing mental health struggles to work-related stress and long working hours. As a result, educational institutions have been grappling with significant staffing shortages.

Mental health is a rising concern in Japan, particularly in high-stress professions such as education. This news underlines the urgency of reform in work culture, as well as the need for support systems for those suffering mental health problems. In Japan, employees working in public services such as education are not only subjected to high job demands but also face societal expectations and social pressures.

In the US or EU, mental health in education is also an area of concern, however, has seen more proactive measures in recent years. Teachers have access to assistance programs and resources to cope with work-related stress. The situation in Japan highlights the need for similar initiatives to address the problem of teacher burnout.