Mental Healt Case Study

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Obtaining a diploma is an expected rite of passage for most people. Students begin their education with a diploma as the end goal; with that diploma, students not only graduate from high school, but they also graduate into the “real world” of adult responsibilities. For many students, that rite of passage is so expected that it is taken for granted that it will come easily. However, for some students experiencing difficulties with their mental health, that expectation is much more difficult to achieve. Because of the harsh realities and obstacles that commonly accompany a mental health issue, students experiencing these difficulties require additional support, especially if these issues result in large chunks of time missed from school or chronic absenteeism. Defining Mental Health Mental …show more content…

Attendance is a primary indicator of successfully completing a high school diploma and becoming a positively contributing member of society. According to a study conducted regarding risk factors for absenteeism, “school absenteeism…is a main predictor for school drop out” (Ingul et. al, 2012, p. 93). Students who do not attend school do not graduate. Unfortunately, there is a disproportionate number of students with high absences who are also experiencing mental health issues. By measuring the number of absences from students who also report receiving mental health services, another study found the highest number of absences occurred among those students who report receiving services (Askeland et. al, 2015). Overall it was found that “youth with problematic school absenteeism tend to have higher incidences of anxiety disorders, affective disorders, disruptive disorders, substance abuse, or some combination of these” (Ingul et. al, 2012, p. 94). These difficulties in combination can make it difficult for students to achieve success and earn their

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