Main Contributions
What were one of the four contributions to poor mental health from school?
Academic Stress/ Performance, Social Standards/Problems, Bullying, and others
What were the 2 mental illnesses brought up in the presentation?
Depression and anxiety
What does nearly every school offer as a person to lean on?
Counselors
What were the causes and effects of bullying?
Low self-esteem, insecurity, jealousy.
True of false: A friend that lacks motivation one day in study hall, for example not wanting to do her work, is a sign of suicidal thoughts and depression.
False!
True or False: A teacher can be someone to reach out to if you are struggling and need help.
True!
True
What can these constant and extreme emotions: feeling like you dont belong, lonely, stressed, and more possibly lead to?
Dropping out of school, loss of interests or suicide.
What is the national helpline?
988
What can a lack of mental health awareness cause?
A stigma towards mental health, people not wanting to speak up, and more.
Why can school make their students feel like their not good enough?
Different standards of certain teachers, bad grades, and more.
What does Mental Health Virginia do?
It is a non profit organization that provides access to different mental health help.
What is the broad term for people that want everything in order and ideal mainly due to pressure from themselves, parents, etc.
Perfectionism
(hint: it starts with an F)
Failure
What does the DBHDS stand for?
Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services