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Alcoholism[edit] Continuous alcohol consumption can affect student's mental health. Too much and drinking too often can lead to alcoholism. People who consume alcohol before the age of fourteen are more likely to drink more often without thinking about the consequences later on. [9] Alcoholism can affect ones’ mental health by being dependent on it, putting drinking before their own classwork.[10] Students who drink alcohol can also experience consequences such as higher risk of suicide, memory problems, and misuse of other drugs. A 2017 survey found that 30% of high school students have drank alcohol and 14% of high schoolers have binge drank.

Suicide[edit] The U.S. Bureau of Vital Statistics indicates that suicide in the United States exceeds 600 children aged 10 to 19 per year. Some researches estimate that for every successful suicide in adolescence, there are between 50 and 100 unsuccessful attempts. Most suicides reported in Ohio from 1963 to 1965 revealed that they tended to be social outcasts (played no sports, had no hobbies, and were not part of any clubs). They also suggested that half of these students were failing or near-failing at the time of their deaths. These periods of failure and frustration lower the individual's self-concept to a point where they have little sense of self-worth.[13] In fact, students who perceive their academic performance as "failing" are three times more likely to attempt suicide than those who perceive their performance to be acceptable.[2]

copied from Mental health in education (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mental_health_in_education)

- I want to add more things to the article including funding that is available for mental health in schools, why students don't receive help, and what parents can do to help resolve the issue.

- I also want to see if there is research regarding child welfare agencies with these issues of mental health in education.

- I would like to see what other behavioral issues arise from mental health problems. Possible eating disorders because of peer pressure?

-See if there are statistics on drug abuse like there is with alcohol abuse.

Alleviating and fostering section Prevention section addition:

If teachers are aware of a student who is struggling with their mental health, they can assist helping that individual receive the necessary help. According to the research Students who receive social-emotional and mental health will have a higher chance of more academic achievements. Since most children spend a large portion of the day at school, about 6 hours, they are the ideal place for students to receive services they need. When mental health is not addressed, this can cause issues with causing distractions to fellow students and teachers. This takes away from the opportunity for all students to get a complete opportunity to get the education they deserve.

The good news is that according to a 2019 article regarding social work, the field of social workers in schools is continuing to grow. In 1996, there were only about 9,000 social workers in schools. This had increased to being between 20,000 to 22,000 social workers. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is estimated the field will continue to grow from 2016-2026 due to the increase of mental health services that are being demanded in schools.

Belonging section addition: An issue that is faced in our society today is bullying which can happen at school or even in class. Bullying can cause issues for students such as chemical dependency, physical harm, and a decrease in performance academically. According to the NASP, a large percentage, about 70%-80%, of people have experience bullying in their school years in which the student could have been the bully, victim, or even the bystander. In order for staff at schools to understand how to notice this as an issue and what to do to resolve it, NASP advocates for guiding principals in how to resolve this issues as well as providing information on available programs.

Work Cited:

https://www.nasponline.org/resources-and-publications/resources-and-podcasts/mental-health/school-psychology-and-mental-health/school-based-mental-health-services

https://littletonpublicschools.net/sites/default/files/MENTAL%20HEALTH%20-%20Improving%20MH%20in%20Schools%202015.pdf

Cuellar, Matthew J., and Susan E. Mason. “School Social Worker Views on the Current State of Safety in U.S. Schools: A Qualitative Study.” Children & Schools, vol. 41, no. 1, Jan. 2019, pp. 25–34. EBSCOhost, doi:10.1093/cs/cdy028.

Vanderbleek, Linda M. "Engaging families in school-based mental health treatment." Journal of Mental Health Counseling, vol. 26, no. 3, July 2004, p. 211+. Gale General OneFile, https://link-gale-com.ezp.mesacc.edu/apps/doc/A119314836/ITOF?u=mcc_mesa&sid=ITOF&xid=b78e6405. Accessed 24 Apr. 2020.

Rossen, Eric, and Katherine C. Cowan. "Improving mental health in schools: raising awareness of the many children who come to school with mental health issues and then treating them appropriately is the best way to ensure they achieve their potential in school and life." Phi Delta Kappan, vol. 96, no. 4, Dec. 2014, p. 8. Gale General OneFile, https://link-gale-com.ezp.mesacc.edu/apps/doc/A396429821/ITOF?u=mcc_mesa&sid=ITOF&xid=83b54b22. Accessed 24 Apr. 2020.

“Mental Health in Schools.” NAMI, www.nami.org/Advocacy/Policy-Priorities/Intervene-Early/Mental-Health-in-Schools.

https://apps.nasponline.org/search-results.aspx?q=bullying