High School Students' Mental Health Crisis: One in Five Considered Suicide
A recent survey among high school students has revealed alarming figures regarding mental health, with nearly one-fifth of students seriously considering suicide. The pandemic has exacerbated this crisis, as reported by teachers. Strategies to combat these issues include building school connectedness and effective classroom management.
The Division of Adolescent and School Health program at the CDC conducted the survey, with 26 percent of women and 14 percent of men seriously considering attempting suicide. Notably, nearly 47 percent of gay, lesbian, or bisexual students shared this intention, compared to 13.6 percent of heterosexual students. The pandemic has taken a toll, with more than a third of students experiencing poor mental health.
To tackle these issues, implementing social and emotional learning programs and improving classroom management can increase school connectedness. This, in turn, reduces the prevalence of poor mental health. Well-managed schools and classrooms are safer, less likely to have bullying, and provide a supportive environment for students to thrive.
The survey underscores the urgent need to address mental health among high school students, particularly for LGBTQ+ students. Building school connectedness and effective classroom management are key strategies to improve mental health and create safer learning environments.
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