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Like you I too share your concern and reflection. At our January 26th, 2016 School Board Workshop our School Mental Health Team gave an in-depth review of the many mental health professionals and programs that are in place in our schools for our students, staff and families both in and outside of our schools. You can view the video of the meeting by visiting this link: http://livestream.com/citrusschools/events/4738040. In addition I am attaching the Workshop presentation materials that were presented during the meeting. I think you will find that Citrus Schools has and does put Mental Health of our students as a high priority. As you will see it is far more than simply referring students to a hotline. We have teams

If mental illness is such a prevalent issue, why do schools not educate students on how to cope with

Schools need to educate parents and children about mental health and illness. According to an article published by the Association for Children’s Mental Health, “1 in 5 children and youth have a diagnosable emotional, behavioral or mental health disorder and 1 in 10 young people have a mental health challenge that is severe enough to impair how they function at home, school or in the community” (Problems at School). Schools could hold educational meetings on mental health to inform and aid parents and children to determine when they need to address mental health. Additionally, incorporating a stronger mental health aspect in the state required health

Teachers and staff will be trained to tell the if a student is experiencing symptoms of any type of mental health disorder. For example, if a student is having irregular mood swings or a fluctuation in weight, which are common symptoms of anxiety and depression. In the article, “Why Schools Should Screen Their Students' Mental Health”, it says,“If we made mental health part of the usual health system of a school, then it becomes more normal…”. If a student sees a positive outlook on mental health they would be opened to getting help. On some media platforms, mental health is portrayed as something to be ashamed of or a evil quality to posses. Mental health isn’t evil, it’s how the person deals with it that's important. Yes, if not treated it can cause negative effects but with the help from the community these children can live relatively normal lives. Children and adults struggle to comprehend the severity of mental illness, which causes them to avoid any form of treatment. In the future, mental health should become a thing not to be ashamed of. A person who broke a bone would go to the hospital right away, not wait for it to heal on its own. If you wouldn’t wait for a physical injury, why would you wait for

Within the past two decades there’s been a revival in efforts to reduce stigmatization attached to mental illnesses. It was concluded that if mental illnesses were perceived better as ‘real’ diseases by the public that stigma would go down greatly. Reports proposed the idea that better scientific understanding of mental illnesses by the general public could greatly reduce stigma. Stigma is intensely rooted in social and cultural norms it’s patterns devalue and dehumanize groups of individuals within society (in this case mentally ill people). Stigma constructs barriers for individuals, barriers that limit a person’s abilities to have equal opportunities for employment, safe housing, health care and social relationships.Efforts to reduce stigma in recent years have

"Mental illness is nothing to be ashamed of, but stigma and bias shame us all."

In the article “A Comprehensive Model For Addressing Severe And Persistent Mental Illness On Campuses: The New Diversity Initiative,” this program at

Currently, the American mental health system is disorganized with “eleven major Federal departments and agencies sharing the task of administering 135 programs for the mentally disabled” (Sanity 4). There is no process that is streamlined and efficient or compassionate because the federal government cannot create that system; the federal government has too broad of a scope to both treat mental illness and shift the social attitudes of the structure. In 1963, Kennedy’s plan for mental health was put in effect to shift power from the state and to the federal government. Even in 1984, it was seen as a failure by the chief architect of the federal program. He said, “The result is not what we intended, and perhaps we didn’t ask the questions that should have been asked when developing a new concept but…we tried our damnedest” (Release 1). Therefore, local governments need to be given the power by the federal government to independently run mental health services. In a similar way to 1963, the president needs to propose a plan to once again shift the power of mental health. With this proposal, it can easily be passed by Congress as it eases the burden of them having to handle the issue. Also, the proposal will have no additional expenditures to the government as the local governments will be more effectively using the money already budgeted, not using more. Both conservatives and liberals can agree because the system financially doesn’t change, but the system yields vast improvements. These local government and mental health care services are given no new tasks, but the power given to them makes the success of breaking down stigmas and allow the local area to care for its people again. It is thus clear that the federal government power over mental illness needs to be placed in the hands of local

Students and colleges need to work to break the stigma and spread awareness so that those struggling with mental health problems can get help as soon as they feel their mental health declining and it does not have to get to a point where they feel they cannot handle life. Most colleges have student health services which offer counseling and other help for struggling students but, those students either do not know these services exist or they are too embarrassed to take advantage of

It is estimated that 43.5 million Americans, adults 18 or older, live with mental illness. This number represents 18.1% of all U.S. adults (National Institute of Mental Health, 2014). Stigma toward those who are seen as different have existed for as long as civilization itself, with the stigma for mental illness being one of the most prominent and long lasting that society has had to face throughout its ages (Arboleda-Florez & Stuart, 2012). Increased understanding and awareness for those individuals suffering from mental illness is necessary for us to overcome the impacts stigma has on our society.

Frequently, mental illness affects many areas of a sufferer’s life including academic performance. Mark Weist et al. explain that it is important for schools to recognize when students are suffering emotionally because of the impediment mental illness can have on education (par. 16). Mental illnesses such as anxiety and depression can have an especially negative impact on academic performance as the disorders can lead to students isolating themselves and a decrease in overall mental functioning.

Preview of Main Points: Today I will show you the dangers of not explicitly discussing mental health in school, what students will gain from discussing mental health, and inform you what you can do to make this happen.

About 1 in 5 youth aged 13–18 experiences a severe mental disorder at least once in their lifetime. Over one-third of students with a mental health condition, age 14­–21 drops out—the highest dropout rate of any disability group. With these statistics, it shows how many people are not gaining support and are just giving up because they cannot find convenient help. If this issue is shown in the classroom, then the awareness rates will rise, making more establishments for support and treatment.

During a mental health event the First Lady, Michelle Obama said, “At the root of this dilemma is the way we view mental health in this country. [...] Whether an illness affects your heart, your leg or your brain, it’s still an illness, and there should be no distinction.” This shows that mental illness stigma in society is based on mental illness being perceived more negatively than other physical illness when it should actually be seen as the same. Stigma around mental illness has had very immense adverse effects on the willingness of undiagnosed suffers to not seek treatment when they need it. As a result of this one in five people with a mental illness will not get the treatment they need which has the effect of high suicide rates among the untreated sufferers. In an effort to reduce stigma around mental illness, so that more undiagnosed sufferers seek treatment, schools should devote more time to increasing awareness of mental illness and its effects.

In another instance, integrating mental health aid and support for children at a young age could prompt the guidance of less stigmatization towards mental health illness, along with prompt awareness of mental health issues in schools. Schools need to inform the student body of the negative emotions that their peers could be experiencing around them, so their peers can be empathetic. In lower education, often a lot of bullying occurs; kid’s in one instance or another will often single out an individual for something that person has no control over. By informing them of characteristics of the disturbed peers, the youth will have a better understanding and compassion for what they seemed to judge previously. I have discriminated against and ridiculed for something that was out of my control, acne and depression. These words effected me greatly, and still have an impact on my life everyday when looking in the mirror. Juveniles who present signs of mental instability might not take the