Introduction

A growing number of students are suffering from mental health issues. These problems can make it difficult for them to succeed in school and other areas of life.

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Students are increasingly stressed and anxious, and schools are struggling to handle the mental health crisis.

Students are increasingly stressed and anxious, and schools are struggling to handle the mental health crisis.

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More students than ever before struggle with mental health issues in school. According to a study by the American Psychological Association, 40% of American teens reported that their academic performance had been negatively affected by stress in 2016. The same study found that 61% of teenagers felt “a lot” or “extreme” stress over schoolwork, up from 56% in 2014. In addition, 6% more high schoolers reported being frequently bullied this year than last year.(1) This increase is likely due to an improved awareness of bullying in schools: many more teachers are willing to admit that they have experienced bullying themselves (6%) than they were last year (4%).

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The effect on students is clear: 71% report feeling stressed out about tests; 38%, about homework; 27%, about grades; 25%, about friends; 22%, about extracurricular activities (2). It's not just academic pressure weighing on these teens—students far too often internalize social pressures as well: 65% report being made fun of for something about themselves at least once a week.(3)

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The situation isn't getting better anytime soon: 41% of incoming college freshmen report feeling depressed during their senior year of high school.(4) This trend will likely continue into college until we make significant changes in our schools' approach toward mental health treatment.

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Students today are overwhelmed by the pressures of school and social media.

As students, you have a lot on your mind. You’re trying to excel in class, make friends and get along with your family members. If you don’t do well on homework assignments or tests, it can make you feel like a failure—or even that the world is ending! On top of all this pressure from schoolwork and home life, there are social media pressures too: What if people see my embarrassing photo? What if someone mocks me for what I wrote in my latest post?

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These stresses add up quickly and can lead to feelings of hopelessness or despair. When these feelings become overwhelming, it’s common for people who are experiencing them to self-harm—in other words, they hurt themselves physically as an outlet for their emotional pain.

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We understand that it may seem impossible right now but there are ways we can help improve student mental health among the world's population

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Other school related issues include relationship problems, cyberbullying, teen pregnancy, drug abuse and peer pressure.

Other school related issues include relationship problems, cyberbullying, teen pregnancy, drug abuse and peer pressure.

- Relationship Problems: You are supposed to share your feelings with your parents but due to the busy schedule at home a parent might not be able to be there for you. So if you have any problem regarding relationships then it's better to discuss them with your friends as they can help you in resolving the issue.

- Cyberbullying: Cyberbullies use technology as their weapon which spreads negativity among people especially teenagers who are vulnerable because their brains aren't fully developed yet. They should learn more about each other rather than sharing gossip on social media sites like WhatsApp or Facebook etc., which only creates hatred between individuals instead of bringing them together for mutual benefit through friendship circles such as WhatsApp groups etc., where everyone gets equal opportunities

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There is a growing problem in our schools with student mental health issues going largely unnoticed by parents.

Part of the problem is that this kind of mental health issue is not being addressed at all. Parents and teachers alike are either unaware of the signs or symptoms of mental illness in children and young adults, or they simply don't know how to help their students cope with these issues. The result is an untold number of children suffering from mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, eating disorders and addiction without any support or intervention.

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Another contributing factor to this growing problem is ignorance about what constitutes child abuse/neglect by teachers who fail to report cases where they suspect a child may be being abused at home because they themselves don't know how to recognize it!

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Parents need to take an active role in their child's physical health as well as their mental well-being. Teachers need training on identifying the signs that a student might have a condition like ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) so they can refer them for counseling while also providing them with positive reinforcement during class discussions/activities such as giving them opportunities for leadership roles within group projects etcetera."

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But many schools have limited resources to help students with these mental health struggles, so the best way to handle this problem is for parents to be alert for the signs of mental illness and take steps to get their kids appropriate treatment before it's too late.

- Don't wait for the situation to get worse.

- Don't try to handle it alone.

- Don't be afraid to ask for help.

- Don't be afraid to talk about it.

- Get help from a professional - school counselor, doctor, etc.. . . . . . . , or a friend or family member who will listen and support you through this tough time

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It helps if teachers know that their students need support during these stressful periods of their life.

If you're a teacher, you can help your students get the support they need. Here are some ways:

- Be aware of the stressors in your student's life. Students have many sources of stress that may affect their mental health, such as schoolwork, social media and relationships with friends and family members. Encourage them to talk about what's bothering them so that you can be there for them when they need it most.

- Check in with your students often about how they're feeling and what's going on in their lives—especially during stressful times like finals week or the end of semester!

- Refer students who need additional support (like counseling) to resources outside of school if necessary.

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Conclusion

As you can see, there is a growing problem with student mental health issues in our schools. It is important for parents to be alert for symptoms of depression and other mental health struggles. This will help them get their children the treatment they need before it is too late.

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