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Why I chose Extended Project
To develop research and essay-writing skills which will be beneficial for university dissertations.
To provide me with a fundamental base of knowledge on mental health, which will aid me in undergoing more advance research at
To develop research and essay-writing skills which will be beneficial for university dissertations.
To provide me with a fundamental base of knowledge on mental health, which will aid me in undergoing more advance research at
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It will address my critical thinking skills and develop these, which will be important in my personal statement and university dissertations.
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Why I chose this specific project
It’s important to acknowledge the support that schools provide, and how this can be improved.
The support is generally lacking as students leave school and become adults,
It’s important to acknowledge the support that schools provide, and how this can be improved.
The support is generally lacking as students leave school and become adults,
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it’s important to demonstrate why some support should be ongoing for those who may struggle during the transition to adulthood.
Young people’s mental health is undermined, it’s important to address that these issues can consume them for the entirety of li
Young people’s mental health is undermined, it’s important to address that these issues can consume them for the entirety of li
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Planning my project
Over the summer, I created a research record table with sources that are particularly relevant to my topic question. There was about 25 sources, however I didn’t use them all and the research continued throughout writing my report.
Over the summer, I created a research record table with sources that are particularly relevant to my topic question. There was about 25 sources, however I didn’t use them all and the research continued throughout writing my report.
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Using Coggle was my main and most beneficial plan, in which it allowed me to concisely demonstrate my points in a reasonable structure. It also helped me to maintain a balance debate by allocating a word count and specific research sources to each section
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During writing my report, this was the planning resource that I constantly referred back to.
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On the left is a section of my research record table: in the first column is a summary of the source, in the second column is an evaluation of the source, in the third column is the link to the source, the fourth column is the reference,
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the fifth column is the date I last accessed the source, and the sixth column is whether I used the source in my final report
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On the right is a section of my coggle: the introduction being the heading with an allocated word count
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Project management
To manage my time efficiently, I created a weekly planner. This heavily takes into account my other A levels to ensure I didn’t fall behind on them, but it also allowed me to make sufficient progress with writing my report.
To manage my time efficiently, I created a weekly planner. This heavily takes into account my other A levels to ensure I didn’t fall behind on them, but it also allowed me to make sufficient progress with writing my report.
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The purpose of the planner was to greatly minimise the issue of timing by completing tasks in advance of their deadlines, while making goals that are realistic.
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The screenshot shows my weekly timetable. The left hand column states the week that the aims will be completed, the middle column states the aims that will be completed, the right hand column states whether I have completed the aims (if not then why).
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Research (key sources)
The article discussing the implications of school-based behavioural screening (published by the Copenhagen Consesus Center) to reduce mental health issues is a key source
The article discussing the implications of school-based behavioural screening (published by the Copenhagen Consesus Center) to reduce mental health issues is a key source
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because it contains strong research evidence to support the effectiveness of the intervention. It also allowed me to form counter arguments, such as the unrepresentative sample, which questions the validity of the evidence.
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Introduction
Highlighting the significance of mental health in today’s society. Children’s mental health
mustn’t be undermined given the negative effects it can have on the rest of their lives.
Highlighting the significance of mental health in today’s society. Children’s mental health
mustn’t be undermined given the negative effects it can have on the rest of their lives.
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It’s important that teachers, parents, etc are aware of a child's mental health needs
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Defining the term “mental health” by characterising mental wellbeing into 4 traits; expressing and
managing emotions, carrying out daily activities while looking after yourself,
managing emotions, carrying out daily activities while looking after yourself,
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taking part in
enjoyable activities such as hobbies, and the development of healthy relationships
enjoyable activities such as hobbies, and the development of healthy relationships
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The structure of the report and why it will be in this order; school support will be discussed first
because this is the first important stage in life that will shape a child, then young adult support
will be discussed in order to contrast it with school
because this is the first important stage in life that will shape a child, then young adult support
will be discussed in order to contrast it with school
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A hypothesis to the question; schools provide much more effective support to children than the
support that young adults receive.
support that young adults receive.
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First paragraph
Positive classroom environments – Journal of Health and Social Behaviour – decrepit classrooms
and insufficient materials limit motivation in learning
Positive classroom environments – Journal of Health and Social Behaviour – decrepit classrooms
and insufficient materials limit motivation in learning
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, so the investment and development of
learning conditions is important for students in promoting positive mental health.
learning conditions is important for students in promoting positive mental health.
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Psychological interventions - Copenhagen Consensus Center – proved the effectiveness of
interventions by using school based behavioural screening – 32 out of 83 trials reported a
reduced depression diagnosis among 5965 students
interventions by using school based behavioural screening – 32 out of 83 trials reported a
reduced depression diagnosis among 5965 students
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School-based counselling – University of Roehampton – surveying 13 to 16 year olds confirmed school counselling massively reduces psychological distress over a long period of time compared to solely pastoral care – this triggered further research into CBT
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Second paragraph
Students attitudes towards seeking professional mental health support – Butler University –
study of 1,013 students concluded that 40% are more likely to seek help from friends and 36%
from parents
Students attitudes towards seeking professional mental health support – Butler University –
study of 1,013 students concluded that 40% are more likely to seek help from friends and 36%
from parents
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, as opposed to 12.7% seeking professional help – students may feel they can
manage their problems independently, lack of trust in counsellor as they don’t trust their
confidentiality.
manage their problems independently, lack of trust in counsellor as they don’t trust their
confidentiality.
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Impact of mental health stigma – Journal of Black Studies – African Americans are less likely
to engage in support services compared to other ethnic groups
to engage in support services compared to other ethnic groups
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– in a sample of 182 students,
85% of African-American females scored low in help seeking attitudes compared to
European-American students.
85% of African-American females scored low in help seeking attitudes compared to
European-American students.
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Lack of funding and appropriately trained staff – Professional School Counselling journal –
decreasing number of private counsellors available as mental health issues increase
decreasing number of private counsellors available as mental health issues increase
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– school counsellors may worsen the damage that students are facing due to their narrow expertise
compared to professional services.
compared to professional services.
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Third paragraph
Lack of parental support – Social Psychology Quarterly Journal – lack of appraisal in earlier life may result in
young adults responding irrationally to criticism,
Lack of parental support – Social Psychology Quarterly Journal – lack of appraisal in earlier life may result in
young adults responding irrationally to criticism,
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because parents are the only component in shaping definition
at this stage – over appraisal in later stages of childhood can result in problems when transitioning to adulthood
such as the difficulty of moving away from home
at this stage – over appraisal in later stages of childhood can result in problems when transitioning to adulthood
such as the difficulty of moving away from home
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Lack of social services support – the Future of Children journal – young adults are confronted with challenges when it comes to finding employment and marriage
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- 39% of young adults with serious physical disabilities aged 18-30 are in the labour force compared to 79% of the general population – because physically and mentally disabled adults are seen as a liability to employers
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Lack of financial support – Journal of the American Society on Aging – rapidly increasing costs of living means young adults can’t afford homes - a 10% estimated rise in the likelihood of young adults living with their parents between 1970 and 1990
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- young adults whose families were in the bottom quartile for their income received transfers of $23,414 between age 18 and 34 compared to those in the highest quartile receiving transfers of $71,000 while living at home
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– families on the national minimum wage are unable to provide sufficient support to their children who are struggling to financially during their transition to adulthood.
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Fourth paragraph
Career development programming strategies – Journal of Correctional Education – project SUPPORT aims to recognise vulnerable individuals’ strengths
Career development programming strategies – Journal of Correctional Education – project SUPPORT aims to recognise vulnerable individuals’ strengths
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and match them with appropriate work tasks and an environment in which they can strive in, providing them with a long-term employment plan
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Shifting of policy options – The Fostering Connections Act of 2008 - foster youth can receive ongoing care until the age of 21 - young adults can choose the alternative option which involves them living independently in a supervised setting
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Economic interventions – Journal of the American Society on Aging – Child Saving Accounts to ease the financial pressure for those in early adulthood - 495 students were enrolled in a college savings account in 2004/5 and given $800 deposit
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By the end of 2008 the median account balance was $1131 and by the end of 2015 this had increased to $1337, meaning that only 10% of families withdrew funds from their child’s accounts
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– effective in providing a financial cushion for young adults and giving them more employment options.
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Conclusion
Schools can effectively provide support (particularly through counsellors) for those struggling with irrational thoughts, which lead to temporary or short-term distress.
Schools can effectively provide support (particularly through counsellors) for those struggling with irrational thoughts, which lead to temporary or short-term distress.
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Those with serious mental health conditions such as autism, ADHD, depression can be supported to some extent, but schools have limited resources to fully support these students. Therefore, those with underlying mental health problems are directed to proff
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The support for young adults isn’t as effective as school students, so it should be developed and continued post-education.
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Overall, schools provide more effective support for students than the support received by adults. This is because students are seen as more co-dependent and vulnerable than adults, whereas adults are expected to be independent.
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The methods of support for young adults still need revising and developing to be as effective as school support.
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My initial hypothesis was that school students receive much more effective support than young adults. However, not all students will benefit for the support received by schools.
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This initial judgement doesn’t differ from my overall conclusion. Students receive more effective support than adults because they are stigmatised to be more vulnerable and co-dependent on parents and teachers.
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Whereas for adults they are expected to be
financially and emotionally independent after completing school.
financially and emotionally independent after completing school.
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Skills gained from EPQ
Referencing skills, which will be helpful for university dissertations.
Time management through the use of planning weekly realistic goals, this will help me thrive at university and be a good employee
Referencing skills, which will be helpful for university dissertations.
Time management through the use of planning weekly realistic goals, this will help me thrive at university and be a good employee
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Being able to extract relevant research evidence and present it in a concise way
Critical thinking skills have allowed me to maintain a balanced report and evaluate whether my evidence has validity and reliability.
Critical thinking skills have allowed me to maintain a balanced report and evaluate whether my evidence has validity and reliability.
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My IT skills have developed with a website I have never used before, which is Coggle.
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Reflection of challenges
There was a challenge with my initial question of ‘the extent to which mental health affects students and whether schools can provide the appropriate support’.
There was a challenge with my initial question of ‘the extent to which mental health affects students and whether schools can provide the appropriate support’.
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This question wasn’t evaluative enough to not only fit the majority of the assessment criteria, but it wasn’t enough to challenge myself and demonstrate skills of critique.
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Throughout writing my project, I heavily focused on research evidence. This can be a good thing, but it’s important that I overcame this by also using my own judgement instead of someone else’s judgement (the researchers).
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Other cards in this set
Card 2
Front
It will address my critical thinking skills and develop these, which will be important in my personal statement and university dissertations.
Back
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Card 3
Front
Why I chose this specific project
It’s important to acknowledge the support that schools provide, and how this can be improved.
The support is generally lacking as students leave school and become adults,
It’s important to acknowledge the support that schools provide, and how this can be improved.
The support is generally lacking as students leave school and become adults,
Back
Card 4
Front
it’s important to demonstrate why some support should be ongoing for those who may struggle during the transition to adulthood.
Young people’s mental health is undermined, it’s important to address that these issues can consume them for the entirety of li
Young people’s mental health is undermined, it’s important to address that these issues can consume them for the entirety of li
Back
Card 5
Front
Planning my project
Over the summer, I created a research record table with sources that are particularly relevant to my topic question. There was about 25 sources, however I didn’t use them all and the research continued throughout writing my report.
Over the summer, I created a research record table with sources that are particularly relevant to my topic question. There was about 25 sources, however I didn’t use them all and the research continued throughout writing my report.
Back
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