Question

What are five to seven potential negative results if students receive mental health days?

Answer 1

Stress, life events, past experiences and genet- ics all play a part in determining our mental health. Student life exposes in- dividuals to risk factors affecting mental health including financial worries, periods of transition, substance use, parental pressure, culture shock and disconnection from previous supports.

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Answer 2

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Students may abuse the privilege and take mental health days for non-legitimate reasons, such as skipping school to hang out with friends.

2. Some students may be stigmatized for taking mental health days, leading to social isolation and further mental health issues.

3. Teachers and school administrators may have difficulty accommodating mental health days and ensuring that students are not falling behind in their studies.

4. The0re may be a lack of consistency in how mental health days are granted and taken, leading to confusion and potential for exploitation.

5. Students who need mental health days may not be comfortable asking for them due to the stigma surrounding mental health.

6. School may not have the resources to provide support for students who take mental health days.

7. Mental health days may not be enough to address underlying mental health issues and students may need more comprehensive support.