International Journal of Science, Engineering and TechnologyAuthors: Renu Chahal, Assistant Professor Deepali Mathur
Abstract: Aggression, low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, and anger are typical in school-age children and adolescents. These issues are a sign of mental health disorders and psychosocial problems. With 34.8% of the population between the ages of 0 and 19 in 2021, India has the highest percentage of children and adolescents globally. A WHO report states that 10–20% of all children suffer from one or more mental or behavioral issues. Parents spend their wealth beyond their means to support their children's education and demands because they want them to do well in school. However, parents lack the time to deal with hidden problems in their children's lives that affect their behavior, health, social skills, and academic performance. In raising children, all parties involved—parents, educators, and the community—are accountable, but the hidden problems that affect well-being and academic performance are not addressed. If proper care and attention are not provided during this transitional period, adolescents are at risk of developing several psychosocial issues that will affect their cognitive abilities, academic stress, problem-solving skills, depression symptoms, and general mental health for a long time. Programs for school-based support are crucial for recognizing and resolving these issues early. School social workers possess both theoretical understanding and practical experience at the levels of individuals, families, schools, and communities. This study explains the psychological problems and how they affect the lives of students. The results show that a person's emotional, behavioral, cognitive, and social aspects are influenced by a variety of socioeconomic, environmental, technological, social, and relationship factors. Thus, school social workers can provide coping mechanisms in a variety of ways.
DOI: 10.61463/ijset.vol.13.issue3.212
