El Shaddai Tesfaye MS3
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Post by El Shaddai Tesfaye MS3 on Sept 28, 2016 9:18:35 GMT -4
Mental illness is a serious problem that we are seeing across this country that affects every age group. It is very unfortunate that most schools in the United States do not have the resources to help students that are suffering from mental health disorders. In this article they discussed different models to help school children. My favorite in the article was the “Village” model where everyone collectively can create a healthy environment for the children. I think this is so important because a small “hello” and “how are you?” paired with a handshake and hug can really make a positive impact on the life of a child who may not have the healthiest and happiest setting at home. It also allows the child going through difficult times to feel more comfortable to talk to a teacher/counselor/administration and possibly get the help that they might not have received otherwise.
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Post by Amir Al-Dabagh on Sept 28, 2016 14:23:21 GMT -4
I like this multi-tiered system, and I truly believe that if this was utilized more often, then less bullying and stress would be seen in little ones. Not only that but catching these issues early can prevent more serious outcomes as the kids mature and grow into self-reliant and independent adults. I really like how the principal set the tone for the school and made children feel good as they entered the school. Little actions and some human touch can make a huge difference in the children’s life. It is truly saddening that some families are not able to have these tool on hand due to poverty or other issues.
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Post by Paul Mtonga (MS3) on Oct 5, 2016 15:50:36 GMT -4
From the article, it is evident that we know exactly where the problem lies with regard to mental health in schools as well as how we can support the students affected. It is also evident, given the statistics, that we know how serious mental illness is and how it can affect the learning process, yet it’s sad to think that most of the nearly 5 million affected students won’t receive counseling, therapy or medication because schools are not yet capable of dealing with the problem at hand due to many other demands and inadequate training. What’s even more unfortunate is that experts have even come up with a prototype of what the ideal system to tackle mental illness in schools should look like, but this system has not yet been implemented.
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Onyenaturuchi Ijioma Ms3
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Post by Onyenaturuchi Ijioma Ms3 on Oct 27, 2016 13:03:01 GMT -4
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Post by Onyenaturuchi Ijioma Ms3 on Oct 27, 2016 13:04:09 GMT -4
This is very true. A good amount of mental disorders begin their early manifestation in times when they can be easily noted and corrected without or less phamacology. The school system house students in their early times of life where they are led through life new adventure. With the different backgrounds, it is easy for a child not to understand the reasons behind life, which can be sometimes confusing to them at their stage of understanding. Identifying when a child deviates from normal activities can be a smarter approach while a child is in a school environment, full of so many activities that should under normal circumstances engage the child.
Furthermore, a child in school can be more receptive to being educated on the importance of keeping a good mental health, than waiting till they grow older with already established habitual lifestyles aligning them more to the disease. How Schools Can Support Students' Mental Health
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