The Interplay Between Mental Health and Academic Success Among Adolescents: A Cross-Sectional Study
Abstract
A person is considered mentally healthy if they are free of psychiatric problems, feel good overall, perform at or close to their full biological ability, have good vitality, and can cope with their surroundings Mental health is impacted by current conditions that are connected to environmental changes. Every stage of life is aided by a person's mental health, which also helps him manage his thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and attitudes toward his environment and current affairs. This study investigates teenagers' mental health in relation to gender, home location, and its relationship with academic accomplishment. The study used Singh and Sen Gupta's Mental Health Battery on a sample of 100 teenagers (11th class) from government senior secondary schools in Uttar Pradesh and measured academic achievement using standardized grades and performance markers. The study found no significant differences in mental health scores between male and female adolescents (T-value = 0.5131) or between rural and urban adolescents (T-value = 0.2044). There was a substantial positive association (r = 0.703, p < 0.001) between mental health and academic accomplishment, emphasizing the importance of mental well-being in educational success. The study emphasizes the necessity of providing adolescents, regardless of gender or location, with inclusive mental health services. In order to improve well-being and academic results, It also emphasizes how critical it is to integrate mental health services into educational frameworks. Future studies ought to look into more variables like socioeconomic status, cultural norms, and longitudinal impacts, as well as using bigger, more varied sample sizes. These results support holistic approaches to promote academic and personal growth, adding to the larger conversation on adolescent mental health.
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