{"id":15292,"date":"2023-09-20T19:41:51","date_gmt":"2023-09-20T19:41:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sleepy-visvesvaraya.209-59-154-116.plesk.page\/?p=15292"},"modified":"2023-09-20T19:41:51","modified_gmt":"2023-09-20T19:41:51","slug":"how-can-school-impact-mental-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kynetdesign.in\/watergap\/2023\/09\/20\/how-can-school-impact-mental-health\/","title":{"rendered":"How Can School Impact Mental Health?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Individuals are influenced by the six people they are exposed to the most. These people can shape who a person becomes, how they think, and how they feel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents only represent one or two of those six, with the other roles usually filled by close teachers or friends from school. This leaves <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4850518\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">children highly susceptible to school impact on mental health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in the form of social influences, friends, and academic stress.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water Gap Wellness Center offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/watergapwellness.com\/treatment-services\/outpatient\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outpatient mental health services near NJ<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/watergapwellness.com\/contact-us\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> our compassionate staff today to learn more about how we can help you overcome adolescent mental health struggles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Impact of School on Mental Health<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School has several impacts on mental health. Students can find it challenging to maintain balance because of academic stress. They might be more likely to develop depression or anxiety as a result of peer pressure, academic stress, or technology. This makes students more susceptible to loneliness, isolation, substance abuse to manage symptoms of depression or anxiety, and even dropouts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Peer Pressure<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsinhealth.nih.gov\/2021\/09\/power-peers\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peer pressure in school can have a significant impact on mental health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Many young people feel pressured to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform well on standardized tests<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get perfect grades<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Participate in several extracurricular activities<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go to college<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All of this can force students to be overwhelmed, taking on more activities and prep courses or tutoring sessions than they can truly fit into their schedule. This additional stress can impede essential socialization or academic pursuits, making children more likely to develop mental health disorders, especially depression and anxiety.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Academic Stress<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies indicate <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/02673843.2019.1596823\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">academic stress<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can lead to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Poor academic achievement<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Decreased motivation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mental health problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sleep disturbances<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High rates of substance abuse<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Risk of dropout<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>Technology<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is another school impact mental health changes are confirming that has to do with technology. The evolution of technology and the integration of digital devices throughout the home because of COVID has made it difficult for students to acquire knowledge when they face things like Wi-Fi dropping out, video not loading correctly, or pages disappearing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Connectivity issues aside, there are other struggles, such as being unable to ask the teacher questions or learn from peers. These devices also bring with them a high risk of distraction for students, which can impede learning. A typical classroom environment is much more conducive to learning than a child&#8217;s bedroom or messy kitchen table.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">School Impact Mental Health Help Tips<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While things like exposure to peer pressure, academic stress, and friends can influence mental health, there are things you can do to help.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies indicate that students who are supported, given help for academics, and supported in maintaining good mental health are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S027795360600147X\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">more likely to avoid the stress and challenges of school<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Balance in the Home<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the best ways for parents, guardians, or friends to support their loved ones and reduce the impact of school on mental health is to pivot focus from overachievement to balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents who want the best for their children might be the source of stress and anxiety. Parents need to be the ones to clearly communicate that it&#8217;s essential to maintain a balance between work and social life, even at a young age.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilitating this by encouraging social activities, not overwhelming students with sports or study groups, and not stressing the importance of perfect grades in every class is best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents can also help their children decrease or manage symptoms of depression and anxiety with self-help techniques like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Journaling<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meditation, especially before bed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yoga<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular breaks while doing homework<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The more the family is involved in these self-help techniques, the more effective they will be because they&#8217;ll be recognized as family activities and things that everyone supports. This might include setting aside one night per week where the family doesn&#8217;t do any work or homework and instead relaxes together with games, movies, or outdoor activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It can involve family meditation or yoga sessions every day.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Professional Help<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, in some cases, the impact of school on mental health can be severe enough that children require professional help. The sooner you recognize the need for things like therapy and professional mental health treatment, the better it will be for your child&#8217;s outcome or for yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Facilities like Water Gap Wellness Center offer several <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/watergapwellness.com\/treatment-services\/outpatient\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">outpatient mental health treatment programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can accommodate school schedules. These programs cater to several types of mental health disorders, particularly depression and anxiety, providing coping skills, techniques for changing automatic thoughts, and managing self-care.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact our team today at (877) 414-3281 to learn how you can get help for the impact of school on mental health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Individuals are influenced by the six people they are exposed to the most. 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