Exclusion of children from schools is often associated with the presence of mental problems. At the same time, the phenomenon of deportation may cause further deterioration of mental health. About This Conversation said Aase Villadsen is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of California Graduate School of Education.
The link between school dropout and mental health problems in children goes in two directions. Experiencing symptoms of anxiety and depression in primary school can increase a child’s risk of dropping out of school or not attending school voluntarily, according to a study conducted by Villadsen and colleagues at University College London.
Absenteeism and dropping out of school can worsen existing mental health problems. Missing school not only harms children’s academic performance, but also their well-being and overall development, Villadsen said. The fact is that school provides social interaction with peers and teachers, which is important for the child’s harmonious personal development.
Its absence can lead to long-term negative consequences. A study found that socially isolated children are more likely to be unemployed and engage in self-destructive behavior that could land them in prison.
Psychologists before I learnedhow the lack of school friends threatens one’s soul.