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A1, As a school counsellor I encounter them all. Anxiety, Depression. self harm, suicidal ideation, behavioural issues. cognitive deficits. #whatisschool
A3 Ask them if they are okay or if there is anything that I can do to help. Alot of my conversations with parents often focus on what I can do to help them, help their students #whatisschool
A3. In Australia we have a movement called "Are U OK?" which encourages every one to ask the question of people they think needs someone to talk to #whatisschool
A3. In Australia we have a movement called "Are U OK?" which encourages every one to ask the question of people they think needs someone to talk to #whatisschool
Often students in these situations come to school to escape what is going on at home. They come to be loved and feel like they belong. Learning is their last priority #whatisschool
In reply to
@ShiftParadigm, @skeeTX, @kdeanteacher
But they often manifest differently in girls and so can therefore be missed. Girls are more likely to have ADHD-Inattentive rather than ADHD-Hyperactivity type #whatisschool
In reply to
@steven_g_schaaf, @deem_ellen, @ShiftParadigm
Children with a parent who have a diagnosed mental health condition are more likely to be diagnosed with a mental health condition. For example I have a mental health condition and so do my children. #whatisschool
In reply to
@ChrisAFRIN, @deem_ellen, @ShiftParadigm
