Estilos de vida y salud mental en docentes de secundaria de la Unidad Educativa del Milenio Manuela Garaicoa de Calderón. Periodo marzo-agosto 2026

Abstract

This study analyzes the relationship between lifestyle and mental health in secondary school teachers at the Unidad Educativa del Milenio Manuela Garaicoa de Calderón during the March–August 2026 period. A quantitative approach with a non-experimental, cross-sectional, and correlational design was used to evaluate a sample of 50 teachers using the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12) and a healthy lifestyle instrument. The results demonstrated adequate reliability of both instruments and showed a significant relationship between the variables under study. It was determined that dimensions such as nutrition, physical activity, social relationships, and the environment directly influence teachers' psychological well-being. It was identified that teachers with healthy habits present lower levels of anxiety, depression, social dysfunction, and loss of confidence. In contrast, unhealthy practices such as sedentary behavior, poor nutrition, and inadequate stress management were associated with deterioration in mental health. Likewise, the teaching work environment, characterized by high workloads and institutional demands, contributes to the development of stress and emotional exhaustion, thereby reinforcing the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. Keywords: healthy lifestyles, mental health, secondary school teachers, psychological well-being, healthy habits