Educators caring for family members with mental illness often hide what they're going through, although support from fellow educators would make a huge difference. Susan Johnson recounts her challenging personal experience and suggests how teachers might reach out to and support colleagues they sense are battling problems at home. This article, part of Educational Leadership's special issue on "Mental Health for Educators," is free and open to all users through June.
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