Content Creator: Agnas Ann Content Editor: Ayisha Farah Designer: Halima Asif “To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise, we shall not be able to keep the mind strong and clear.”
A simple question to ourselves: do we try to take care of our physical well-being? What about our mental wellness? Do we take care of it? Almost 70% of mental health disorders are addressed in children and can be intervened during the early stage, which is during their educational process. In India, poor awareness about the symptoms of mental illness, stigma, and the lack of mental health services available has resulted in a massive treatment gap, with inadequate numbers of trained mental health care professionals resulting in a decline in the long term and short term treatment. Even in China, the rate of mental health cases has increased in the past few years. Their desire for treatment has been hindered by their social norms and their religious and social beliefs, while the government is trying to expand its resources for improving the mental health of the citizens. The WHO estimates that close to 20%, or one in five students, actively treat and deal with a mental health issue. the number of students whose mental health has been deteriorating in the past few coming years Both physical and mental health should be adequately treated. However, mental health has been stereotyped and looked down upon in our society. If you take a break from school or work due to breaking bones is fine, but due to stress from your mental health, anxiety, or depression, it is usually said to them that ‘they are lazy’ or ‘it's all your thoughts, not serious’. but a question to us: Are they? Untreated mental illnesses are becoming increasingly common across the globe. Long term mental issues like imposter syndrome could have been prevented if they received support from society, mainly proper guidance from their educational institutions, educators, and their parents. These could have been prevented from a long life struggle if the foundation on mental wellness was laid properly, that is, addressing mental health in educational institutions. Where do kids get the idea of using drugs, the idea of suicide, criticizing and judging mostly from school? Fashion trends, styles, and new trends are the main topic among students. Not that everyone participates in this. Keeping up with the trends that are changing every day results in a lack of notice in their mental health, and ones who don’t participate are insulted and mocked around for their way of dress sense. Students not being able to cope with homework and assignments due to a lack of the idea to complete them or have a great idea to convey them. Our world is competitive in all fields. Even the educational field is competitive, and students neglect their health for getting into college to secure life. The stress caused and on not getting or being able to complete leads to depression. Educational institutions should not only make them book smart but also make them face real-life situations. For example, a student who scored fully in their academics won’t have the idea to face an interview board and fail placement interviews. Every recruiters, schools, and college need smart and unique ones. This itself is pressure. The most energetic period is the life we spent in educational institutions. A stage where the foundation of what is right or wrong, positive and negative support should be laid, a place where mental challenges are placed. The pandemic covid-19 has caused even more stress on students. they are not able not to understand the classes, are scared for their future, not able to meet their deadlines and how and when will their exams be conducted Initiatives that can be taken in every educational institution:
“Everyone has its battle with mental health we all should respect and help them rather than criticizing them” What about the educators? We can see that teachers’ mental health has been deteriorating as their concern for their job security during the economic crisis in the pandemic. The constant worry of the family and the short period for completing the needs that should reach the deadline has added stress. Teachers are trained to monitor signs such as trauma, anxiety, and all they know about the hidden threat to their mental health. We live in a place where competition has risen, all the parents want their kids to be on the top. They pressurize the educator as they consider it is the teacher’s capabilities that result in the kid’s score. Still, they forget that they are also an individual who has their battle with mental stress. We often talk about the students’ mental wellness, and we forget about the teachers. Even they do feel stressed like us. During this pandemic, they teach students they have never seen or interacted with before, amidst the stress of meeting the work deadlines, they are awarded trolls and memes. They have never shown us their vulnerable side. The institution should promote mental wellness for students and consider the mental health of the educators. Some ways that educators can take care of their mental wellness:
https://pphr.princeton.edu/2017/04/30/untreated-mental-illnesses-the-causes-and-effects/ https://www.whiteswanfoundation.org/disorders/neurodevelopmental-disorders/non-verbal-learning-disability https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/is-adhd-a-learning-disability#summary https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-07-01-understanding-and-supporting-neurodiversity-in-the-workplace https://www.netsweeper.com/blog/2021/07/13/7-ways-to-promote-mental-health-awareness-in-schools-2
6 Comments
Aman Sahva
7/29/2021 01:35:45 am
What a phenomenal write-up! YES, "Everyone has its battle with mental health we all should respect and help them rather than criticizing them” Well let's hope that this article opens up many people's inclusive minds! Awesome job Agnas, Ayisha and Farah! It's another beautiful teamwork.
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Midhun Vijay
7/29/2021 07:17:21 pm
Wow 👏👏An awesome work. 👍
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Megna
7/30/2021 01:44:10 am
Informative write-up. I personally loved this line “If you take a break from school or work due to breaking bones is fine, but due to stress from your mental health, anxiety, or depression, it is usually said to them that ‘they are lazy’ or ‘it's all your thoughts, not serious’.” I totally agree with the point that mental illnesses should be treated the same as physical ailments. Appreciate your work @Agnas 👏 Wonderful editing @Ayisha and top-notch design like always @Halima Asif
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Soosan Eldhose
7/30/2021 02:39:25 am
It's a really a great write-up. Let strive to make an inclusive environment for everyone.
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ANAM HASSAN
7/30/2021 07:16:19 am
“To keep the body in good health is a duty…otherwise, we shall not be able to keep the mind strong and clear.”
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5/21/2023 11:55:23 pm
Yes, promoting mental wellness in educational institutions is considered a necessity. It plays a crucial role in the overall well-being and academic success of students.
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