Loneliness 101
The average amount of time people spend on social media each day.
2 hours
a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Talking to their school counselors, crisis text line
What's one resource students can use for loneliness?
what's the ratio of people that have loneliness
one out of 6 people or 16.7%
mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest.
depression
Call CPS and report about physical or emotional abuse if necessary
What's a way to mandate a report?
13-17 years old
What age has the highest percentage in loneliness?
refers to who and what you interact with throughout the day.
social diet
When a student's loneliness is long lasting, gets worse, starts to affect things like schoolwork, daily life or friendships
When should you initiate a mandated report?
student has withdrawn behavior, avoids groups and social interactions.
what to look for to recognize loneliness
confidence in your own worth or value.
self esteem
Explain to them how their information will be used and why
What's one way to maintain a student's privacy?
3rd to 6th grade
when does loneliness typically begin?
How peers view the student and how willing peers are to interact first
peer status
It can lead to more serious issues such as anxiety or depression.
Why is it important to get help for loneliness early on?