As we are aware of physical health issues, when an organ can't work or it is a disorder then we can't live normally, physically for maintaining life. Same way, if we have a  mental health issue, we can't live normally mentally. Due to this people suffer from depression, anxiety, obsession, and so on. But if we have a look at the student’s life how do mental problems occur and affect a student in their learning zone. And due to these, the student's learning growth is prevented.

            The mental health issue can begin in very young students or arise later in teenagers. Frequently mental health problems can reason difficulty for students with learning, playing, behavior, speaking, and emotional control of a student’s whole well-being just like physical health is. Mental health conditions can obstruct a student’s ability to increase in school, at home, on sports teams, at work, and in greater society.

            Educators spend much time with students, particularly observing them in educational and social situations; teachers can provide help in recognizing probable mental health issues. Being able to identify the signs of the most common health disorders can assist educators to recognize possible problems more quickly and work with schools and parents to help students they need. So there are nine common mental health issues due to which students suffer during their educational career.

1. Depression

                        Depression is one of the most common reason students drops out of school. Depression is a common but serious issue that leaves you feeling helpless, completely separate from the world. It can impede your life, making everyday tasks like studying, working, sleeping, and eating difficult. Disorders of the brain are called depressive illnesses likely caused by genetic combinations and biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Symptoms of depression are changes in sleep habits, sadness feelings of being overwhelmed, feelings of powerlessness, and feelings of hopelessness. 

2. Anxiety

                 One of the most important ways that anxiety can display itself in students is not in the classroom at all. Some students who are suffering from anxiety disorders are frequently absent due to the anxiety they feel about school.  Students with anxiety may struggle to finish work, have difficulty writing assignments up to their high standards, excessive worry about grades or homework, and have fear of failure or new experiences.

3. Autism spectrum disorders

                       Students with autism spectrum disorders may exhibit signs of significant social difficulties, repetitive behavior, inability to read the nonverbal language, and many more. This leads a student to kill the wishes desires and interests in the learning process.

4. OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder)

                            Students with obsessive-compulsive disorder have long-term thoughts and behaviors that they want to repeat especially without any control. Symptoms of OCD is missing school work, low grades, and lack of classroom concentration because the obsession is so distracting.  They think what is s lost these never be achieved back and what is done can't be correct again.       

5. Eating disorders

                       Affecting both female and male students, eating disorders include unhealthy eating habits obsession with food, and weight. Distraction by body image or unusual food habits may be a warning sign in the classroom. However, eating disorders are frequently difficult to recognize because those with the disorders thrive academically.

6. PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder)

            Post-traumatic stress disorder may be difficult for teachers to notice in their classrooms. PTSD develops in children who have experienced or witnessed traumatic events. This type of disorder can lead to flashbacks to the traumatic event with emotional and physical consequences. There is a broad range of symptoms comprising hostility, self-harm, fear, and depression during exams.   

7. CD (Conduct Disorder)

                  Students with conduct disorder may act as bullies, hiding their own self-esteem issues with toughness. Frequent absences, lying, and discipline are all signs of the CD. Such persons never follow the rules or regulations.

8. ODD (oppositional defiant disorder)

           Students with ODD are typically negative, hostile, and angry toward the educator and other students. From blaming other students for mistakes to regularly challenging the rules of the classroom, it influences all of the students in the class, and in place of learning, they try to blame others do excuses.

9. ADHD (Attention Deficit)


         Easy distraction, short attention, too much talking, and constant interruptions, as well as hyperactivity, are just a few of the symptoms of this mental health disorder. This type of condition has a strong impact on the ability of students to learn as well as a teacher’s ability to maintain the classroom. teachers can refer students to mental health assessments if the condition is suspected. They can't focus on one thing just try to do all work but nothing is done because their attention is running everywhere.

If the teacher is able to notice some of the signs or symptoms of a mental health disorder she or he can work with administrators, and healthcare professionals to diagnose and ultimately help the student.

 

 

By: Shakira Hafeez

Herronk Turbat Kech