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Post by Admin on Sept 21, 2016 14:50:30 GMT -4
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Post by Nathan Moriarty on Sept 21, 2016 15:47:14 GMT -4
I believe our school systems in the United States have been tarnished by many teachers that are outliers and don’t to put in the extra effort for children of all ages to succeed in their education as well as in their life. The vast majority of kids in the US in urban backgrounds are brought up seeing things such as fighting, drug dealing, parental/sibling violence etc… It’s our job as kindhearted people to help one another when in need. No child, teenager or adult should have to experience crises on a daily basis. It’s our jobs teachers and peaceful humans to lend a hand and help out others in need. I believe most people including teacher’s in the school systems do bare minimum for kids that really need the help, whether it’s a learning disability or bad up bringing. We should all take time to help out so the world not just the school systems, become a better place.
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Post by Ibthaj Ur Rehman Khilji on Sept 21, 2016 15:52:24 GMT -4
This article highlights the growing pressure on schools to transform from a simple educational institution to much more comprehensive communities providing facilities of all kinds. In part I agree with this essence of this article, the role of schools is changing and today schools have to provide children with healthcare that they previously didn't have to. Mental health issues have been largely ignored when it comes to school policies. There are new guidelines throughout America on increasing physical activity and having healthier meals... yet there is not enough content on mental health issues. I believe doctors are not as well equipped as educational facilities are in helping these children. Often medication alone is not the answer to mental illnesses but rather require therapy and modifying behaviors that schools can provide.
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Post by Derek Childers MS3 on Sept 21, 2016 17:26:48 GMT -4
I agree with this article in that there are not enough schools that are able and prepared to work with students that have mental health disorders. Having a doctor at the school would be a tremendous help for the kids and families so they are able to have easier access to the doctor and it would be a more comfortable environment for the kid. The only downside to this idea is that not every school would be able to do this or be able to afford it. Not to mention that there are not enough psychiatrist to be able to do this. Another issue is the surrounding that the children are raised in. They can have access to all the help they can get but if they are surrounded by it day in and day out, there is not much that anyone can do about it. I think we need to start by changing our communities and making them a better place.
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Post by oluwasola olawuyi on Sept 21, 2016 18:07:44 GMT -4
Mental health disorder is an illness that can be seen across all age groups in the United states and children are not an exception. According to the article, 1 out of 5 children in the United states show some form of mental health disorder ranging from ADHD to Eating disorders to suicide. Development of a school system that help identify and manage children with mental health disorders will help in the early treatment of the illness. The article emphasizes more and gave examples of elementary and high schools that have incorporated programs that identify and care for children with mental health disorders. Incorporations of these programs into the school system( especially elementary and high schools) should be encouraged more in the United states and this will help reduce the stigma associated with the disease and eventually minimize its long-term complications.
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Post by Gurinder Sidhu- Extern on Sept 21, 2016 19:03:22 GMT -4
Unfortunately, we are hearing about more and more issues that are plaguing many children in schools. As the article stated many schools are not prepared or have the resources to deal with mental health issues. A lot of these issues end tragically for some children as we hear about many cases of suicide in children and teenagers. Many feel that the onus of mental health in children should be dealt with the parents. This is a flawed problem since parents do not have a full picture of what is happening with their children. It does take a village to raise a child since every facet of the child’s life is covered. Sometimes children are not comfortable discussing trouble at school with their parents. It is good to see more articles such as these focusing on another area that is lacking in media coverage.
GS- Extern
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Post by Omar Ansari - MS3 on Sept 21, 2016 19:10:52 GMT -4
Mental health is an issue that affects children and families more than physicians are aware of. Acknowledging that there is a problem is the first step to finding the solution. This article highlights the growing awareness of mental health disorders in children and gives an important example of one school's efforts to combat the stigma associated with them. The funnel approach is a great strategy to address students in with a wide range of issues and get them the help that they need at the appropriate level. The program implemented at Laurence D. Crocker college prep is one that can set an example for schools nationwide.
OA - MS3
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Post by Andrew Yatteau on Sept 21, 2016 21:26:19 GMT -4
It is all too often that people fight their internal battles without anyone around them realizing it. This can lead to festering mental health issues and grave outcomes. When you employ models like the schools in the article, it creates an environment where it is less likely that someone will have to fight mental health issues without help. When you have the “village” model, it makes it easier for those around a student to recognize subtle signs of anguish or depression or anxiety and address them. Furthermore, it makes it easier for a student to open up about what is bothering them and avail themselves of the help they might need.
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Post by arifhussainmd3 on Sept 21, 2016 22:09:55 GMT -4
Our society and community is changing and this article is highlighting that change. Schools are becoming the extensions of our homes, neighbors, and family. Now a days families are not together for each other and neighbors don't know each other, everybody is own their own. So the natural place for kids to get any sense of community, group or support has become the school where they spend most of their day. It is possible that a kid spends more time with his/her teacher than their own parent who is perhaps working full time and possibly a second job to keep ends meet. It is quiet logical to monitor them for mental and psychological health in the schools. Earlier the problems detected and corrected is the better. Article has mentioned about psychiatrist and therapist at elementary level would hopefully point out abnormal behavior or thought process in the kids and get the families involved to resolve the issues. All of us love our kids, and we do everything to provide for in them in physical needs and a lot of time we don't look at what is happening in their minds. It is about time, and I think government should set aside special fund for such programs.
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Post by Krishna Shah on Sept 21, 2016 23:05:54 GMT -4
I really like the fact that American schools don't just focus on education for the grade level. It is almost personalized based on student's needs such as advanced placement, regular classroom or small group learning. Schools here offer special education and on site psychologist to deal or talk to for stressors in their life. Many of these children have rough childhood, and seeking help is often a difficult task. The challenge is understanding what is normal child behavior vs the difficulties the child is having. Many schools are doing the best they can to provide proper education and managing mental health disorders. But there is always room to improve, and demographics and generation gaps also play a role.
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Post by Mandip Kang MS3 on Sept 22, 2016 9:57:51 GMT -4
The US school system is completely different than any other school system in the world, and this article reflects on that. American schools are not just promoting didactic teaching anymore but opening up the school system to a more integrative and sociable form of teaching. This has it's pros and cons. Pro: Students who are outgoing and have sound minds excel in this environment. Con: Students who come from unstable backgrounds, are introverted, or have internal issues may feel isolated and helpless. In my opinion I think the key to answering this issue is by teaching the school staff on how to deal with these issues, and hire personnel that have completed training in child psychology. In order to help children better acclimate to the pressures of school life, the staff must understand what its like to be child in this day and age with social media being a huge cornerstone of their education.
MK-MS3
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Post by Khushwant Kaur MS3 on Sept 22, 2016 10:14:39 GMT -4
The article highlights a very interesting point that many school systems fail to recognize. Schools play a major role in mapping the success of students not only in their careers but also as individuals of society. As Ms. Aiken greets her students every morning she is not only cheering the students on to a successful day but also teaching them a life long behavior. A behavior to greet and socialize will take the students along way both professionally and socially. The US school system needs to implement more practices such as Ms. Aikens in order to help students become more sociable face to face rather than being reliant on social networking websites.
KK-MS3
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Post by Christabel.A.Dike on Sept 22, 2016 13:57:28 GMT -4
I am so much in agreement with this article. Schooling has gone beyond just the day to day classroom work. I believe every school administration should be concerned and involved with the mental health status of their student and be able to detect it faster because these kids spend most part of their day with them. Most of the events that happen to student and lead to mental illness starts in the school environment. We all will agree that most kids find it hard to discuss issues with their parents so if every school administration will create an atmosphere like the one done in this article (atmosphere of trust and good relationship with the students), it will go a long way in saving them from growing up with such wrong ideas, early detection of any mental illness and treatment started immediately on them if needed.
CD(MS3)
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Post by Titiksha Sharma on Sept 22, 2016 16:29:39 GMT -4
Approaching children with mental health issues can be difficult. Teens can often find it difficult to share their mental health problems with friends and family due to the fear of being judged or criticized. Creating a comfortable environment for them at home and school can be a really helpful tool to overcome this issue.
As the article puts it, training the school staffs can be an effective means of creating a healthy and friendly environment for the students. If they feel comfortable talking about their problems with peers, teachers and family, half the battle is won.
However, improving the school environment is not enough. Parents and family members should be equally trained and more importantly the society as a whole has to improve.
TS (EXT)
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Lawrence Takungo MS3
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Post by Lawrence Takungo MS3 on Sept 22, 2016 18:46:05 GMT -4
I think the general public needs to be educated about mental illness, including parents, employers, employees, teachers, and students. They should all understand that mental illness is just like any other illness, and that people with mental illness should not be look at differently. Alleviating this stigma requires opening more discussion on mental illness. Employers should not deliberately avoid employing people who have once been diagnosed with mental illness. Another problem is the issue of poverty, I believe poverty is a contributor to mental illness. Poverty drives most people into high stress levels, and others into drug use which contribute to some of the mental illness. I believe ideas in school systems and any organization in that matter should be gathered from bottom up and not from top to bottom. It is a good idea to have a doctor visit the school to check on students, as that will limit the relapse cases, and increase the possibility to capture new cases. The healthcare system should also realize that mental illness is rising in the American society, and organize resources to overcome the challenge.
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