ABSTRACT: Education is a continuous process. Higher secondary students face many challenges such as academic pressures, unhealthy school environment, family expectations etc. which may increase stress, depression and nervousness. Healthy educational environment will promote a positive impact on mental health and educational achievement. Higher secondary level includes students of 9th to 12th std. It is an adolescence. Many physical changes take place at this age. Adolescents are heavily influenced by peer groups and social media. They develop critical thinking skills. They also experience mood swings and intense feelings which have a great impact on self-esteem and mental health. Some students develop interest in extra-curricular activities which help them to discover their passions. They learn important social skills like leadership, cooperation, communication skills etc. This research paper studies various factors related to the mental health and its impact on academic achievements of the students. It is observed that gender difference is also one of the important components in analyzing the impact of mental health on educational achievement. Students from lower income families may experience chronic nervousness and stress which can adversely affect the mental health of the students. This research paper examines the positive as well as negative impact of various factors like individual differences, financial status, emotional support of the family, school atmosphere, gender inequality, influence of peer group, etc. on the mental health and educational achievement of higher secondary students.
KEYWORDS: students, mental health, educational achievement.
CONNECTION BETWEEN MENTAL HEALTH AND EDUCATIONAL ACHIEVEMENT OF HIGHER SECONDARY STUDENTS
UMA MANGESH GAONKAR, DR. BHARATI CHAND