Mental Health Opinions of High School Students
Author: Dorothy Lee Smith
Publisher:
Published: 1976
Total Pages: 502
ISBN-13:
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Mental Health and Development
Author: Natalie Drew
Publisher: World Health Organization
Published: 2010
Total Pages: 107
ISBN-13: 924156394X
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"This report presents compelling evidence that people with mental health conditions meet major criteria for vulnerability. The report also describes how vulnerability can lead to poor mental health, and how mental health conditions are widespread yet largely unaddressed among groups identified as vulnerable. It argues that mental health should be included in sectoral and broader development strategies and plans, and that development stakeholders have important roles to play in ensuring that people with mental health conditions are recognized as a vulnerable group and are not excluded from development opportunities. The recommended actions in this report provide a starting point to achieve these aims."--Page xxiv.
Mental Health and High School Curriculum Guide (Version 3)
Author: Stan Kutcher
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Published: 2017-07-12
Total Pages: 164
ISBN-13: 9781548619336
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe Mental Health & High School Curriculum Guide (Version 3) is an updated and revised version of the original edition. This comprehensive curriculum guide provides six modules that can be used together or separately in High School classrooms to enhance mental health literacy.
Asian American High School Students' Views on Mental Health and the Use of Mental Health Services
Author: Maricar Cabatuando
Publisher:
Published: 2016
Total Pages: 49
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNumerous years of research show there are racial and ethnic disparities in the quality, access, use, and completion of mental health services (MHS). The National Institute of Mental Health reports one in five individuals between the ages of 13 and 18 have or will have a serious mental condition and that half of all cases begin by the age of 14 (n.d.). In addition, half of all students 14 years of age or older with mental illness drop out of high school. According to the American Psychiatric Association, Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders are the least likely populations to seek help for mental health issues (2007). The purpose of this study was to research the affect Asian American students' personal histories had on their willingness to seek and use mental health services as many youth do not receive appropriate MHS and delayed treatment only makes the issues worse. A sample of 28 Asian American students, ages 14 to 18, who attended a high school in a middle- to upper-class California city completed questionnaires regarding their background information and experiences with mental health services. The researcher hypothesized that Asian American students who were raised in more traditional Asian homes and/or recently emigrated to America would hold more closed views on mental health issues and services (e.g., these issues are not discussed in public, they are kept personal and are addressed through the family). Statistical analysis suggested foreign-born students and students with foreign-born parents were more likely to seek and use services compared to US-born students and students with US-born parents. The data also suggested that as the participant's age and years spent living in the USA and California increased, his or her willingness to seek and use mental health services decreased.
Mental Health, Substance Use, and Wellbeing in Higher Education
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2021-03-05
Total Pages: 213
ISBN-13: 0309124123
DOWNLOAD EBOOKStudent wellbeing is foundational to academic success. One recent survey of postsecondary educators found that nearly 80 percent believed emotional wellbeing is a "very" or "extremely" important factor in student success. Studies have found the dropout rates for students with a diagnosed mental health problem range from 43 percent to as high as 86 percent. While dealing with stress is a normal part of life, for some students, stress can adversely affect their physical, emotional, and psychological health, particularly given that adolescence and early adulthood are when most mental illnesses are first manifested. In addition to students who may develop mental health challenges during their time in postsecondary education, many students arrive on campus with a mental health problem or having experienced significant trauma in their lives, which can also negatively affect physical, emotional, and psychological wellbeing. The nation's institutions of higher education are seeing increasing levels of mental illness, substance use and other forms of emotional distress among their students. Some of the problematic trends have been ongoing for decades. Some have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting economic consequences. Some are the result of long-festering systemic racism in almost every sphere of American life that are becoming more widely acknowledged throughout society and must, at last, be addressed. Mental Health, Substance Use, and Wellbeing in Higher Education lays out a variety of possible strategies and approaches to meet increasing demand for mental health and substance use services, based on the available evidence on the nature of the issues and what works in various situations. The recommendations of this report will support the delivery of mental health and wellness services by the nation's institutions of higher education.
Mental Health in Schools
Author: Howard S. Adelman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Published: 2015-09-15
Total Pages: 338
ISBN-13: 1510701028
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFor many children, schools are the main or only providers of mental health services. In this visionary and comprehensive book, two nationally known experts describe a new approach to school-based mental health—one that better serves students, maximizes resources, and promotes academic performance. The authors describe how educators can effectively coordinate internal and external resources to support a healthy school environment and help at-risk students overcome barriers to learning. School leaders, psychologists, counselors, and policy makers will find essential guidance, including: • An overview of the history and current state of school mental health programs, discussing major issues confronting the field • Strategies for effective school-based initiatives, including addressing behavior issues, introducing classroom-based activities, and coordinating with community resources • A call to action for higher-quality mental health programming across public schools—including how collaboration, research, and advocacy can make a difference Gain the knowledge you need to develop or improve your school's mental health program to better serve both the academic and mental health needs of your students!
Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2016-09-03
Total Pages: 171
ISBN-13: 0309439124
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEstimates indicate that as many as 1 in 4 Americans will experience a mental health problem or will misuse alcohol or drugs in their lifetimes. These disorders are among the most highly stigmatized health conditions in the United States, and they remain barriers to full participation in society in areas as basic as education, housing, and employment. Improving the lives of people with mental health and substance abuse disorders has been a priority in the United States for more than 50 years. The Community Mental Health Act of 1963 is considered a major turning point in America's efforts to improve behavioral healthcare. It ushered in an era of optimism and hope and laid the groundwork for the consumer movement and new models of recovery. The consumer movement gave voice to people with mental and substance use disorders and brought their perspectives and experience into national discussions about mental health. However over the same 50-year period, positive change in American public attitudes and beliefs about mental and substance use disorders has lagged behind these advances. Stigma is a complex social phenomenon based on a relationship between an attribute and a stereotype that assigns undesirable labels, qualities, and behaviors to a person with that attribute. Labeled individuals are then socially devalued, which leads to inequality and discrimination. This report contributes to national efforts to understand and change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that can lead to stigma and discrimination. Changing stigma in a lasting way will require coordinated efforts, which are based on the best possible evidence, supported at the national level with multiyear funding, and planned and implemented by an effective coalition of representative stakeholders. Ending Discrimination Against People with Mental and Substance Use Disorders: The Evidence for Stigma Change explores stigma and discrimination faced by individuals with mental or substance use disorders and recommends effective strategies for reducing stigma and encouraging people to seek treatment and other supportive services. It offers a set of conclusions and recommendations about successful stigma change strategies and the research needed to inform and evaluate these efforts in the United States.
Attitudes and Opinions of High School Teachers Toward Mental Health
Author: Katherine Durham
Publisher:
Published: 1976
Total Pages: 352
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Author: Stan Kutcher
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 2015-05-05
Total Pages: 335
ISBN-13: 1107053900
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book provides vivid examples of school mental health innovations from 18 countries, addressing mental health promotion, prevention and interventions. These initiatives and innovations enable readers from different regions and disciplines to apply strategies to help students achieve and maintain mental health, enhance their learning outcomes and access services, worldwide.
Impact of Mental Health Programs in Middle School on Students' Academic Achievement, Emotional Health, and Social Skills
Author: Velia Jimenez
Publisher:
Published: 2020
Total Pages:
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAttitudes toward mental illness and mental health literacy are barriers for adolescents regarding their academics, attendance, social skills, and mental health-related issues. Prior research has shown that it is possible to improve these outcomes by using school-based mental health interventions. The current study aims to review the literature on school-based mental health program interventions addressing mental health among students enrolled in middle/junior high schools using a multi-tiered approach. Relevant articles were used to search for middle or junior high school-based mental health program interventions in the US. The studies measures mental health focused on adolescents' interventions. Results from the various studies indicated some improvement on the dependent variables (mental health indicators, social skills, academic status, and attendance); more research is needed to better evaluate the strength of evidence across interventions. While some interventions studies showed strong effectiveness, promising interventions need more investigation and research to improve the overall strength of evidence.
