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A New Zealand teacher with bipolar disorder was found guilty of misconduct during a manic episode, despite disclosing his condition and being on medication.
A New Zealand teacher with bipolar disorder was found guilty of serious misconduct after a week of erratic behavior during a manic episode, including drinking on school grounds, making inappropriate remarks, and accessing pornography on a school device.
Though he had disclosed his condition and was on medication, he wasn’t taking antipsychotics needed for stress management.
The Teachers Disciplinary Tribunal acknowledged his mental health crisis but ruled he failed to uphold professional standards, emphasizing that managing personal health is a teacher’s responsibility.
The case highlighted gaps in support for international teachers with mental health conditions.
Un maestro neozelandés con trastorno bipolar fue encontrado culpable de mala conducta durante un episodio maníaco, a pesar de revelar su condición y estar bajo medicación.