MENTAL HEALTH AND ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG ADOLESCENT STUDENTS

Abstract

During adolescence, an individual's cognitive, physical, and social abilities and potentials are completely developing. The adolescent's family, friends, and community are crucial in assisting them to negotiate these transitions, develop self-awareness, and foster a healthy body and mind. Educators, school counselors, and community members are expressing growing concern regarding the rising incidence of mental health disorders in teenagers. Poor mental health significantly impairs a pupil's ability to focus in class and retain learnt information. Consequently, optimal mental health is essential for the learning process. This investigation centers on the relationship between discipline and mental health and their impact on children's performance in the classroom. A total of one hundred ninth graders from different schools in Ranchi town took part in the research study. The data collection utilized the Mental Health Battery (1971), and the academic accomplishment score was determined by calculating the percentage of marks obtained in the most recent examination. Statistical tools such as t-tests, correlation analyses, means, and standard deviations were employed to analyses the collected data. The study revealed notable distinctions in mental health between high achievers and poor achievers. The number of intellectually healthy pupils exceeded that of those facing difficulties. The findings indicated a positive relationship between mental health and academic achievement.