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This is an attachment of me presenting my Padlet. This link will take you to a website called Vocaroo. Click "View Original" in the upper right corner. Press play on the website and return here to the Padlet to follow along.

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- 1 in 5 children and youth have a diagnosable emotional, behavioral or mental health disorder.
- 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.
- 14 to 20 percent of school-aged children face significant emotional and/or behavioral challenges that affect their readiness to learn.
- More than 50% of students with serious emotional disturbances over the age of fourteen drop out of school.

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- Social, interpersonal, or family problems.
- Aggression/disruptive behavior /bullying.
- Behavior problems associated with neurological disorders such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
- Adjustment issues.
- Anxiety/stress/school phobia.
- Depression/grief reactions.

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School Difficulties Linked with Mental Health Disorders

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School Difficulties Linked with Mental Health Disorders

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- Low attendance rate
- Difficulty concentrating in class
- Behavior issues
- Low social integration
- Low test scores

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School personnel play an important role in identifying the early warning signs of an emerging mental health condition.

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Children frequently receive core mental health services in schools due to the lack of community resources. Data has shown that school social workers spend the majority of their time providing services to children who have behavioral or emotional disorders that impede their learning.

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The Mental Health In Schools Act of 2013

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The Mental Health In Schools Act of 2013

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The purpose of this act is to provide funding for public schools across the country to partner with local mental health professionals to establish on-site mental health care services for students.

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- Implement the FRIENDS program. FRIENDS stands for (F)eeling worried, (R)elax and feel good, (I)nner thoughts, (E)xplore plans of actions, (N)ice work, Reward yourself, (D)on’t forget to practice, and (S)tay cool.
- Develop staff in-service training programs to educate staff on how to recognize the signs of mental health issues.

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Implementing the PATTS program. PATTS stands for Peaceful Alternatives to Tough Situations. PATTS utilizes group instruction and role play to help youth learn nonviolent conflict resolution skills, demonstrate more forgiveness in conflict situations and take responsibility for their choices and behavior.

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Individual counseling for students who experience mental illness.

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We should be talking about mental health in schools

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We should be talking about mental health in schools

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We should be talking about mental health at school

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Download free resources: http://www.time-to-change.org.uk/teachers 3 people in the average classroom will experience a mental health problem. We spoke to teachers about the importance of talking about mental health at school. As Lucy says, it's not about having all the answers, but about having a culture of listening and caring for one another.