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A quiz kids don’t feel stress. They plan.
So when a kid is a meltdown of stress, usually it tracks back to being on their phone all night. or being on the internet and not resting properly.

This shows that many teachers don't understand. Just because someone doesn't show signs of needing help doesn't mean they don't need it. Many students are doing well academically but not well mentally.

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Well, we rarely see that.
What we more often see is a kid hooked to their phone like it's made out of heroin. Jumping on games as soon as we take a break in class.
Kids that don't do homework and don't focus well in class.

Good kids don't do these things. They have the ability to self regulate themselves. Good kids get A's on quizzes, because life is the same as the quiz. Prepare and show up.

A quiz kids don't feel stress. They plan.
So when a kid is a meltdown of stress, usually it tracks back to being on their phone all night. or being on the internet and not resting properly.

Sorry to burst your bubble. Minor planning avoids all these issues.
Get off your phone.

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What do teachers think when they see a student is stressed or upset because of their class or homework?

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Answer (1 of 3): Well, we rarely see that. What we more often see is a kid hooked to their phone like it's made out of heroin. Jumping on games as soon as we take a break in class. Kids that don't do homework and don't focus well in class.

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I think this feeling can be because we get to focused on school work that we our loose ourselves in the process. Also i think school work can make us isolated because we have so much that it can give us no time to be with people. Stress can make us feel so overwhelmed that we can't focus on anything else.

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20 percent of America's youth suffer from a mental, emotional or behavioral condition

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NBC News' Cynthia McFadden speaks with Dr. Harold Koplewicz, head of the Child Mind Institute, about new research that shows the biological differences in kids with mental health disorders.

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The mental health of nearly 5 million kids is neglected on a daily basis.

Of the roughly 50 million children in public school at any given time, upwards of 20% -- that's 5 million kids -- are showing signs of a mental health disorder. A vast majority aren't receiving any help from the school in the form of therapy or counseling, which raises the question: How can this situation be improved?

The mental health crisis in our schools is a result of a lack of education on the matter, and a lack of resources to properly mitigate it. Teachers, who are the most hands-on with these students the majority of the time, aren't trained in mental health. And on top of that, they have 25+ other students in that class and dozens of other responsibilities on their plate. They are not equipped with the time, resources, or training necessary to give students with signs of mental health issues the unique attention they deserve. Moreover, mental health education is seldom part of the student's curriculum, even though parents recognize the importance of the subject.

And then there are the school counselors. With each counselor responsible for an average of 500 students, the chances of them recognizing symptoms of mental health issues in a portion of those students are slim. They are also employed to focus primarily on academics, so unless this student is seeing them on a regular basis for matters of academia, the counselor is unlikely to notice changes in behavior or attitude that would signify an underlying disorder.

A school psychologist would be ideal, but it's rare that public schools have full-time specialists in this field on staff.

So what can be done? And why is it so important that this issue be brought to light?

Children with mental health issues often have the odds of success stacked against them. Often these ailments negatively affect their ability to learn, or at least their ability to learn at the same pace or in the same way as most of the other students in their classes. These mental health ailments can cause them to feel uncomfortable in classroom settings, discouraging them from speaking up or participating, and even causing them to have a harder time building relationships with others. Their mental health issues can be an upsetting distraction, contributing to their feelings of isolation and loneliness. Many children in this situation feel like no one understand them or is looking out for them.

Teachers are the people most likely to recognize the sign in their students, but if they don't have the time or education to properly approach the situation and cater specifically to the needs of that student, then how can they help once they pick up on a problem? A very simple way to open the door to a healthier education for these students would be for the teacher to approach the child directly, asking how they're feeling or if they need help with anything. If no one is asking the children if something is wrong, it'll be a rare occasion that the child opens up to anyone about it. Something as simple as this conversation could increase their drive to do well in school, while also giving them the space to talk about what's bothering them.

The National Association on Mental Illness reports that half of all chronic mental illness begins by 14 years of age. It's imperative to identify and address it as early as possible, and school staff is in the perfect position to identify early signs of mental illness. If teachers are encouraged by the school districts and administrators to pay attention to the mental health of their students, and given a clear course of action to get the child help, then perhaps we can work toward a more safe and stable educational environment for these children.

With all eyes paying attention, from home to school and back home again, there is a strong promise of a better tomorrow for children in our public schools. After all, it takes a village.

Learn more about mental health disorders in children and teens.

Also recommended for you:
Recognizing signs of depression in kids Miss info talks mental health awareness in the age of social media Talking mental health and music with Snow Tha Product and Dr. Clayton Chau

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Is mental health neglected in our children's schools?

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Some of the experts believe that we have raised our teens to have unrealistic expectations. More anxiety and depression in children of all ages.

This shows how school can make us stressed. In todays society we think so far ahead like looking a colleges and thinking about all our grades. Also how can we get 3 big projects done in the same week or two test the same day. We get so stressed at our young age . I think schools should think about how all this stress will effect us in the future.

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Why Today's Teens Are More Depressed Than Ever

After a decline in the 1990s, the number of young people that commit suicide has been increasing every year. While no one can explain exactly why, many experts say adolescents and teens today probably face more pressures at home or school, worry about financial issues for their families, and use more alcohol and drugs. "This is a very dangerous time for our young people," Kathy Harms, a staff psychologist at Kansas City's Crittenton Children's Center, told the Portland Press Herald. "We're seeing more anxiety and depression in children of all ages."

Why Are so Many Teens Depressed?

Disturbing statistics

According to suicide.org, teen and adolescent suicides have continued to rise dramatically in recent years. Consider these alarming figures:

Every 100 minutes a teen takes their own life.

Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24.

About 20 percent of all teens experience depression before they reach adulthood.

Between 10 to 15 percent suffer from symptoms at any one time.

Only 30 percent of depressed teens are being treated for it.

Some teens are more at risk for depression and suicide than others. These are known factors:

Female teens develop depression twice as often than men.

Abused and neglected teens are especially at risk.

Adolescents who suffer from chronic illnesses or other physical conditions.

Teens with a family history of depression or mental illness. Between 20 to 50 percent of teens suffering from depression have a family member with depression or some other mental disorder.

Teens with untreated mental or substance-abuse problems. Approximately two-thirds of teens with major depression also battle another mood disorder like dysthymia, anxiety, antisocial behaviors, or substance abuse.

Young people who experienced trauma or disruptions at home, including divorce and deaths of parents.

In an article in the Portland Press Herald by Laura Bauer and Mara Rose Williams, experts say teens seem to feel more hopeless than in previous years. Tony Jurich, a professor of family studies and human services at Kansas State University, told the newspaper, "Teens think they are invincible, so when they feel psychological pain, they are more apt to feel overwhelmed by hopelessness and the belief that they have no control over their lives." Jurich calls these feelings of hopelessness and helplessness "the Molotov cocktail that triggers teen suicide."

A new study led by Jean Twenge, a San Diego State University psychology professor, finds that five times as many high school and college students are dealing with anxiety and other mental health issues as youth of the same age did that were surveyed back during the era of the Great Depression. Twenge, who is also the author of Generation Me: Why Today's Young Americans Are More Confident, Assertive, Entitled -and More Miserable Than Ever Before, analyzed the responses of over 77,000 college students surveyed from 1938 through 2007.

An Unprepared Generation?

Some of the experts believe that we have raised our teens to have unrealistic expectations. Along with the messages from modern media sources that suggest that we should always feel good, they say many parents haven't taught their kids the kind of coping skills they need to survive in chaotic times.

Stressed Out Kids

"In my opinion, it's all of the above and more," writes Therese J. Borchard, author of Beyond Blue. "Most experts would agree with me that there is more stress today than in previous generations. Stress triggers depression and mood disorders, so that those who are predisposed to it by their creative wiring or genes are pretty much guaranteed some symptoms of depression at the confusing and difficult time of adolescence. I think modern lifestyles -lack of community and family support, less exercise, no casual and unstructured technology-free play, less sunshine and more computer -factors into the equation."

Borchard also wonders about the role of environmental factors such as diets of American processed fast foods and the possibility of increased exposure to toxins. She speculates that even if our brains are similar to research subjects in the past, our hectic lifestyles, environmental toxins, and other challenges may increase the stress factors that contribute to depression.

Intervention and Treatment

In the pages of her book, Ms. Borchard describes her own battle with depression and alcohol abuse as a teenager. "I could have very easily become one of the statistics -one of those deaths from teenage suicide that happens every 100 minutes," she writes. "What saved me? The loving intervention of a few adults in my life at that time. They saw the red flags, such as these, warning signs of teen depression that scream, 'Wake up! We have a problem on our hands.'"

Warning Signs

In an article for World of Psychology, Borchard lists these common indicators of depression among teens:

Sadness or hopelessness

Low self-esteem

Sluggishness (less active)

Substance abuse

Spending more time alone (this includes time alone from you as parents and time away from their regular friends)

Decrease in desire to do things they used to like to do (sports, activities, hobbies)

Physical ailments (headaches, appetite problems, sleeping problems)

Problems in school (falling grades, getting into trouble, not paying attention in class)

Talking about death or suicide (never to be taken lightly)

Not caring about appearance

Running away from home

Risks of Suicide

Any threat of suicide should be taken seriously. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger because of thoughts of suicide, please call 911 immediately.

If you do not live in the U.S., please call your local emergency number. Help is always available. Stay on the phone with the operator and wait for help to arrive.

Remember (or remind the one you love) that other people care. If you are not in immediate danger, but want to talk with someone about your suicidal feelings, you can call the National Hopeline Network for Suicide Prevention at 1-800-SUICIDE or 1-800-784-2433. Recognizing the red flags could save a life.

A Cry for Help

"As a parent, I didn't notice the difference between depression and normal 15- and 16-year-old behavior until after the fact," Tracy Peter told the Portland Press Herald. Her son killed himself when he was only 16. "What if I had recognized the signs?" she wonders. Jurich calls hopelessness and helplessness "the Molotov cocktail that triggers teen suicide."

Survival

"Now let's get to the hope," Borchard says. "According to teendepression.org, 80 percent of teens with depression can be successfully treated if they seek the right help. I am part of that statistic. Teen depression doesn't have to mean a lifetime of struggle, and it certainly doesn't have to end in suicide."

Help is Available

If you think someone you love is struggling with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self-harm behaviors, gender identity issues, oppositional defiant disorder, or an eating disorder, call Resilience Teen Mental Health Treatment today at 800.760.3934. We've been helping families find their way to lifelong recovery for nearly 20 years.

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Sources

Psych Central: Why Are So Many Teens Depressed? by Therese J. Borchard. Retrieved November 9, 2016.

Beyond Blue, by Therese J. Borchard. Retrieved November 9, 2016.

Suicide.org: Suicide hotline numbers by state. Retrieved November 9, 2016.

Portland Press Herald: A Very Dangerous Time Drives up Teen Suicides. Retrieved November 9, 2016.

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Major depression is on the rise among Americans from all age groups, but is rising fastest among teens and young adults, new health insurance data shows.

This article shows how how many people are affected by depression. The connection was people are so busy and constantly worried. School can be a major factor in both of these.

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Depression is on the rise in the United States, according to researchers at Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health and the CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy. From 2005 to 2015, depression rose significantly among Americans age 12 and older with the most rapid increases seen in young people. The findings appear online in the journal Psychological Medicine.

This is the first study to identify trends in depression by gender, income, and education over the past decade.

"Depression appears to be increasing among Americans overall, and especially among youth," said Renee Goodwin, PhD, of the Department of Epidemiology, Mailman School of Public Health, who led the research. "Because depression impacts a significant percentage of the U.S. population and has serious individual and societal consequences, it is important to understand whether and how the prevalence of depression has changed over time so that trends can inform public health and outreach efforts."

The results show that depression increased significantly among persons in the U.S. from 2005 to 2015, from 6.6 percent to 7.3 percent. Notably, the rise was most rapid among those ages 12 to 17, increasing from 8.7 percent in 2005 to 12.7 percent in 2015.

Data were drawn from 607,520 respondents to the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, an annual U.S. study of persons ages 12 and over. The researchers examined the prevalence of past-year depression annually among respondents based on DSM-IV criteria.

The increase in rates of depression was most rapid among the youngest and oldest age groups, whites, the lowest income and highest income groups, and those with the highest education levels. These results are in line with recent findings on increases in drug use, deaths due to drug overdose, and suicide.

"Depression is most common among those with least access to any health care, including mental health professionals. This includes young people and those with lower levels of income and education," noted Goodwin. "Despite this trend, recent data suggest that treatment for depression has not increased, and a growing number of Americans, especially socioeconomically vulnerable individuals and young persons, are suffering from untreated depression. Depression that goes untreated is the strongest risk factor for suicide behavior and recent studies show that suicide attempts have increased in recent years, especially among young women."

Depression frequently remains undiagnosed, yet it is among the most treatable mental disorders, noted the researchers. "Identifying subgroups that are experiencing significant increases in depression can help guide the allocation of resources toward avoiding or reducing the individual and societal costs associated with depression," said Goodwin.

Co-authors are: Andrea Weinberger, Yeshiva University; Adriana Martinez, Columbia University's Mailman School of Public Health; Denis Nash and Misato Gbedemah, CUNY Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy, City University of New York; and Sandro Galea, Boston University School of Public Health.

The study was supported by National Institutes of Health/National Institute on Drug Abuse, grant #DA-20892. The authors declare no conflicts.

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Depression Is on the Rise in the U.S., Especially Among Young Teens

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"Teachers see students every day and could spot sudden changes. But teachers have almost no mental health training. And they have lots of other roles and demands."

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A Silent Epidemic: The Mental Health Crisis In Our Schools

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