In this study, questionnaires were used to explore the source of stress and job satisfaction of
mental health teachers of primary schools, as well as the relationship between the two. The random
sampling method was used to investigate the mental health teachers of primary schools in a district of
Changzhou city, Jiangsu Province. 130 questionnaires were issued, and 106 valid samples were recovered
for formal analysis. The results showed that: (1) “role orientation and role conflict” and “role ambiguity”
had negative effects on the work stress of mental health teachers of primary schools; (2) “counselling
and guidance resources”, “job achievement”, “interpersonal relationship”, “professional growth” and “job
treatment” had negative effects on the job satisfaction of mental health teachers of primary schools;
(3) There was an interaction between job stress and job satisfaction of mental health teachers of primary
schools; (4) There were no significant differences in job stress and job satisfaction among mental health
teachers of primary schools.