____ percent of students had reported attempted suicide.
Eight
Depression
Suicide is the _____ leading cause of death for children ages ten to fourteen.
second
Mental heath severely effects students ability to ____ (one of three answers.)
1. Learn
2. Manage friendships/relationships
3. Come to school in general
Half of mental illness cases start by what age?
fourteen
____ percent of high school students reported feeling sad or hopeless.
thirty-six
Low levels of _____ can sometimes be good for us, as they can push us harder but if too much is put on us it can cause us to lose the ability to focus and learn.
stress
Students often report ______ as a significant source of stress in their lives.
school
One in six children between the ages of _____ and _____ are diagnosed with a mental health condition.
six and fourteen
____ percent of students had made a plan to attempt suicide.
Fifteen
Over ____ million students receive services for specific learning disabilities each year.
two
People who have been identified with a ______ _______ as a child, are more likely to develop anxiety and depression when they are adults.
Learning disability
Whats the most common learning disabilities?
Reading disabilities
Over _____ of mental health disorders develop by the time someone is in their mid twenties.
seventy-five percent
What students are more likely to experience intense pressure to excel?
Gifted and talented students
Gifted and talented students can often feel like a _____ if they mess up the tiniest bit which can cause issues in mental health.
Failure
Students who have been held back, are more in risk for what?
Social, emotional, behavioral difficulties, and dropping out of school
Pressure on gifted and talented students can lead to excessive _______.
Perfectionism
Why is it important that students get emotional support sooner then later? (open answer)
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Describe why it's beneficial for schools to look at mental health being as important as academics? (open answers)
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