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The Student mental health crisis

What is happening?

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40%

of college students constantly have

the feelings of sadness and hopelessness

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The mayority of students who suffer from a mental health issue are part of the LGBT+ community.

1 of 5 students have considered suicide

Wich are the causes?

Wich are the consequences?

schools are finding ways to incorporate a broader culture of wellness.

Solutions?

Dedicate more resources to rapid access and assessment without waiting for weeks or months and spend more money on supporting students' mental health.

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Debate questions

• Do you think that every student struggles with mental health issues?
• Do you think that our school is struggling with this problem?
• Do you thinnk school stress is normal?
• In what ways did the school affect your mental health?

Causes

Students are constantly juggling a dizzying array of challenges, from coursework, relationships, and adjustment to campus life to economic strain, social injustice, mass violence, and various forms of loss related to COVID-19. These factors along with the uncertainty of the future and the lack of support systems significantly contributed to mental health problems in students of all levels, around the world

Others

• Academic pressure
• Bullying, racism
• Pervasiveness of social media
• Substance abuse

What is happening?

Studies indicate a concerning trend in student mental health. In the last few decades reports of anxiety, stress and depression are increasing. Mental health issues are prevalent among student

60%

Of college students had at least one mental health problem during 2020-2021

Consequences

The depth of these mental-health issues has become so severe that it’s affecting college students’ ability to persevere in their studies.Research shows that students experiencing mental health challenges are less likely to attend school.

Poor mental health can also affect eating and sleeping routines that impact students’ ability to learn.Eating disorders, psychosis, suicide, self-harm, isk-taking behaviours, amd others are also consequences for mental health issues.