AWARENESS ON HOW MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AFFECT THE ACADEMIC

PERFORMANCE OF GRADE 11 STUDENTS OF STA. LUCIA HIGH SCHOOL

SY: 2023-2024

SUBMITTED BY: GRADE 11 HUMSS 5 (GROUP 1 ICE POP)

Singson, Rodel L.

Caro, Angel Ryannie S.

Gemelga, Hiedy Jesslyn S.

Naniong, Hannah Roxie A.

Recaña, Mary Rose S.

INTRODUCTION

The percentage of children who experience mental health issues such as

anxiety, behavior disorders and depression have continued to become more prevalent

in the last twenty years. The purpose of this research study is to examine the

prevalence and contributing factors of mental health disorders in school aged children

and the effects it has on their social success and academic achievement and what can

be done to support children to be successful and improve their mental health. Educators

are a key factor in improving a child’s mental health, with much of a child’s time being

spent in school, educators are more aware of mental health disorders will be more

prepared to better support and implement strategies into their schools and classrooms

to support all students. Mental health is a state of mental well-being that enables people

to cope with the stresses of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well, and

contribute to their community. It is an integral component of health and well-being that

underpins our individual and collective abilities to make decisions, build relationships

and shape the world we live in. Mental health is a basic human right. And it is crucial to

personal, community and socio-economic development.

Mental health is more than the absence of mental disorders. It exists on a complex

continuum, which is experienced differently from one person to the next, with varying

degrees of difficulty and distress and potentially very different social and clinical

outcomes.

Mental health conditions include mental disorders and psychosocial disabilities as well

as other mental states associated with significant distress, impairment in functioning, or

risk of self-harm. People with mental health conditions are more likely to experience
lower levels of mental well-being, but this is not always or necessarily the case. Mental

health problems can affect a student’s energy level, concentration, dependability,

mental ability, and optimism, hindering performance. Research suggests that

depression is associated with lower grade point averages, and that co-occurring

depression and anxiety can increase this association. Depression has also been linked

to dropping out of school. Among Filipino children aged 5 to 15, 10% to 15% are

affected by mental health problems. According to the World Health Organization

(WHO), 16.8% of Filipino students aged 13 to 17 have attempted suicide at least once

within a year before the 2015 Global School-based Student Health survey. This is just

one of the many indicators showing the state of mental health of these children. These

statistics involving children’s mental health are concerning as childhood is a crucial

period where most mental health disorders begin. Efforts should be made to identify

these issues early for proper treatment in prevention of negative health and social

outcomes. Childhood mental and developmental disorders also frequently persist into

adulthood, making it more likely for them to have compromised growth with greater

need for medical and disability services and higher risk of getting involved with law

enforcement agencies. Overall, mental health has a big impact on teenagers it can

affect the student's energy level, concentration, dependability, mental ability, and

academic performance. Poor mental health can also lead to anxiety, depression, or

even committing suicide if not well taken care of. In this research, we will study how

mental health problems affect the academic performance of the Grade 11 students in

Sta. Lucia High School School Year: 2023-2024

THEORETICAL FRAMEWORK

Poor mental health can affect students at all stages of their university experience.

Whether they are facing loneliness, anxiety, or even depression, mental health

difficulties can significantly impact a student’s ability to engage with their studies, make

friends, and make the most of their university experience. These are some significant

ways in which poor mental health can impact the student's experience. Engagement

Students with mental health issues are often less engaged in their studies, according to

institutions. Many colleges now analyze student engagement levels to identify students

who may require assistance. Students experiencing mental health issues may appear

less interested in their course, be unwilling to participate in discussions, and their overall

attendance may suffer. Students suffering from anxiety or depression may find it difficult

to attend lectures or seminars, or to deal with the social interaction that comes with

regular university life. This frequently has a negative impact on academic participation.

Students experiencing mental health issues may abruptly decrease their levels of

participation or appear less proactive. These withdrawal symptoms are typical of a

student who is battling mental health issues. Attainment Achievability is frequently

directly impacted by the effect on engagement and attentiveness with academic

pursuits. Students with mental health issues can witness a drop in their grades or show

that they are unable to handle the demanding requirements of tests and assignments. A

student's performance in a course and how it compares to prior work can frequently tell

lecturers and professors whether they should be concerned about their mental health.

(Clark, 2021)
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK

MENTAL HEALTH ACADEMIC CLASS

ISSUES PERFORMANCE ATTENDANCE

1. Depression

2. Anxiety CLASS
PARTICIPATION
3. PTSD

4. ADHD

GRADES

ACHIEVE
MENTS

FIGURE 1. The Conceptual Paradigm of the Research Showing the Relationship of

Mental Health Issues and Academic Performance of Grade 11 Sta Lucia High School
Students.
The first box showed the Mental Health Issues which students may have, these are:
Depression, Social Anxiety, PTSD and ADHD that may affect the Grade 11 students'
Academic Performance.
STATEMENT OF THE PROBLEM

This study aims to determine the effects of mental health on the academic performance

of grade 11 students in Sta. Lucia School. More specifically, it seeks answers to the

following questions

1. what are the probable causes of mental health?

2. how do you feel when you`re talking about your mental health?

3. how often do you feel that mental health stigma prevents the student from seeking

help for their issue?

4. Have you ever sought support from your school for mental health issues?

5. How important do you think it is for schools to prioritize mental health support for

students' academic performance?

6. How do you think mental health issues affect your academic performance?

7. how confident are you in the resources available to support your mental health needs

at school?

8. Does mental health affect your relationship with others?

SCOPE AND LIMITATION OF THE STUDY

This study focuses on the Awareness of how Mental Health Issues Affects the

Academic Performance of the grade 11 students both male and female of Sta. Lucia

High School.

The data collection will be conducted to 100 randomly selected grade 11 students at

Sta. Lucia High School SY: 2023 - 2024 who will represent their populations

Each of the respondents is given the same questionnaires to answer. The results of this

study will be applicable only to the respondents of this study and will not be as a

measure of the mental health issues affects the academic performance of the students

who do not belong to the population of the study.

The main source of the data will be the questionnaires, online surveys, and interviews

which will be gathered which are prepared by the researchers.

SIGNIFICANCE OF THE STUDY

The study aims to provide significance to:

Students. This study will give the students, more importantly those involved in the

research, a more thorough understanding of their own selves and their development,

specifically in the emotional maturity and self-esteem field. It also helps the students to

be more aware on their surroundings, they can be also aware of mental health problems

and how it can affect them.

Community. This study would make the community realize the need for youth

development and guidance. The youth can only become the hope of the nation if they

have viewed themselves in a positive way and are fully physically, mentally and

emotionally mature.

Future Researchers. This study can be used by future researchers as reference

material for their research and this research may serve as a guide for their report and

research study. This study may also be a source of sufficient information and data for

their works.
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

Anxiety - Anxiety is an emotion characterized by feelings of tension, worried thoughts,

and physical changes like increased blood pressure. People with anxiety disorders

usually have recurring intrusive thoughts or concerns.

Social interaction - A social interaction is an exchange between two or more

individuals and is a building block of society. Social interaction can be studied between

groups of two (dyads), three (triads) or larger social groups. By interacting with one

another, people design rules, institutions and systems within which they seek to live.

Depression - Depression is different from regular mood changes and feelings about

everyday life. It can affect all aspects of life, including relationships with family, friends

and community. It can result from or lead to problems at school and at work.

Depression can happen to anyone. People who have lived through abuse, severe

losses or other stressful events are more likely to develop depression. Women are more

likely to have depression than men

PTSD - Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a real disorder that develops when a

person has experienced or witnessed a scary, shocking, terrifying, or dangerous event.

These stressful or traumatic events usually involve a situation where someone's life has

been threatened or severe injury has occurred.

ADHD - ADHD stands for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. It is a medical

condition. A person with ADHD has differences in brain development and brain activity

that affect attention, the ability to sit still, and self-control.