Group 2 Research
Group 2 Research
Group 2 Research
Department of Education
REGION (V) BICOL
Schools Division of Legazpi City
Legazpi District X
Legazpi City National High School
Rawis, Legazpi City
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A Practical Research
Presented to the Faculty of
LEGAZPI CITY NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Rawis, Legazpi City
2024
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Introduction
In today's complicated world, more and more people are struggling with their
mental health. This research goes deep into understanding why more people are
struggling with mental health, looking at things like how society and personal stories
play a role to be very precise, the focus is on identifying the most important actions that
can genuinely aid. The goal is not just to talk about it but to make a real difference.
We're looking at the big picture and the little details to help everyone be healthier and
happier. It's not just about numbers; it wants to give practical ideas that can make
society better. This research is like a big call to everyone to come together and do
understanding each other, and being kind, especially when it comes to mental health
problems. It's like saying, "Let's work together to make the world a better place for
It affects how people think, feel, and act. It also determines how individuals handle
stress, make choices, and relate to others. Having good mental health is important at
every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. In terms of
background, mental health has been a topic of study and discussion for many years.
The understanding of mental health has evolved over time, and society's perception of
mental health has also changed. In the past, mental health was often stigmatized and
misunderstood, but now there is a greater recognition of the importance of mental well-
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being. Several factors can affect mental health. These include biological factors such as
genetics and brain chemistry, life experiences such as trauma or abuse, and family
history of mental health problems. Additionally, individual habits and lifestyle choices,
such as substance abuse, poor nutrition, and lack of exercise, can also impact mental
health.The study by Adajar (2023) delves into the relationship between mental health
and emotional intelligence among senior high school students. Findings indicate no
straightforward correlation, emphasizing the need for further exploration due to the
concerns is academic stress, with studies indicating a strong link between high
academic demands and increased levels of anxiety and depression among students
physical and mental health, family relationships, and overall happiness ([Jiang et al.,
2022] The stress induced by academic pressure is a critical factor affecting students,
their lives. Additionally, family dynamics play a crucial role in shaping students'
responses to academic stress. Research indicates that stress and depression, often
factor that can influence behaviors detrimental to mental well-being, including bullying,
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substance abuse, and negative body image (Mentally Healthy Schools).While
academic, financial, family, social, and intrapersonal factors also play roles in
underscores the need for a multifaceted approach to address the complex interplay of
personal attributes play a role in how students navigate the challenges posed by
According to the study of Rao et al. (2021) entitled COVID 19 pandemic and
Delves into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on senior high school students in
China. The research discusses the emergence of mental health problems and
suicidality, emphasizing the need for understanding the unique challenges posed by
global crises. The study by Rao et al. (2021) indicates that the COVID-19 pandemic had
a significant negative impact on senior high school students in China. The results show
statistically significant rise in scores across various mental health subscales, including
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Another significant investigation by AlAzzam et al. (2021) entitled, Predictors of
Depression and Anxiety Among Senior High School Students in Jordan. This
quantitative study identifies prevalent factors, lack of coping skills, online educational
providing valuable insights into the contextual variations that may contribute to these
concerns. The results of this study are in line with findings from other studies showing
that high school students, in general, are suffering psychological and mental health
disturbances (Alharbi et al., 2019; Brooks et al., 2020), and at higher risk for serious
mental health problems if not addressed appropriately (Alfoukha et al., 2019, Alharbi et
Alharbi et al. (2019) provide valuable quantitative data on depression and anxiety
prevalence among high school students. Utilizing the PHQ-9 method, the study reveals
varying levels of depression, offering nuanced insights into the mental health landscape
among senior high school students. According to a study conducted by the Department
of Education in Qassim Region, high school students are experiencing increased levels
rate for mental disorders around in several national and cultural contexts an earlier
study on Saudi secondary school boys indicated that had depression, while experienced
anxiety and suffered from stress. To raise the awareness of the mental health in their
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community as the prevalence of mental disorder has significantly increased over time.
Health services should make health education for students on how they deal with stress
and depression through exercise and good sleep. This study shows that depression by
using (PHQ-9) among the students, not depressed, mildly depressed, moderately
using the GAD-7 questionnaire, it was revealed that out of 1245 students, without
anxiety, mild anxiety, moderate anxiety, and severe anxiety. Depression and anxiety,
Mofatteh et al. (2021), entitled, Risk factors associated with stress, anxiety, and
depression among university undergraduate students. identify six themes of risk factors
academic, biological, lifestyle, social, and financial factors. The study's quantitative
contributing to mental health concerns among senior high school students. The study by
Mofatteh et al. (2021) identifies various risk factors associated with stress, anxiety, and
social stigma and gender influencing mental health in Canadian students, lack of social
support and unfamiliarity with subjects contributing to stress in Swiss students, and
international students in the UK facing stress due to insufficient financial support, social
Lee et al. (2023) focus on mental health awareness among secondary school
health and attitudes towards it. This insight into the cognitive and attitudinal aspects of
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mental health contributes to a holistic understanding of the challenges faced by senior
high school students. All these studies collectively highlight the intricate interplay of
global events, school environments, individual factors, and awareness in shaping the
mental health landscape of senior high school students. The results indicated that
mental health awareness was influenced by knowledge on mental health and attitude
towards mental health. The findings also revealed that familiarity and media exposure
help, and attitude towards mental health. Moreover, the results indicated that knowledge
on mental health positively mediated the relationship between media exposure and
mental health awareness. Besides, attitude towards mental health also found to play
mediating roles between familiarity and mental health awareness, as well as between
To give an information for the research, both local and international studies have
looks specifically at the things that affect students' mental health and wellbeing.The
researchers want to understand what factors contributing to mental health the General
The study primarily conducted a quantitative analysis, laying the foundation for
the factors influencing the mental well-being of Legazpi City National High School
students. The objective is to unravel the complex web of influences on their mental
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effective solutions. The research aims to address the unique challenges faced by these
students and contribute to targeted strategies for better mental health outcomes. This
The purpose of this study was to determine the factors contributing to mental health
concerns among General Academic Strand (GAS) Students of Legazpi City National
a. Name(optional)
b. Age
c. Gender
2. What are the factors contributing to the level of mental health concerns
a. Academic Pressure
b. Family Issues
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c. Peer pressure
d. Personal Factor
Theoretical framework
The study is anchored from the theoretical support of the Biopsychosocial model
is not simply the biological factors to consider, but also the psychological and social
factors.
and physical health issues that can contribute to mental health concerns. Psychological
factors involve cognitive processes, personality traits, and coping mechanisms that can
impact mental well-being. Lastly, social factors encompass the influence of one’s social
interconnectedness between these various factors. This model emphasizes the need for
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a holistic approach to mental health assessment, diagnosis, and treatment, addressing
psychological factors (e.g., self-esteem), and social factors (e.g., school environment)
can all contribute to the experience of academic pressure. Also, it highlights that peer
psychological factors (e.g., the need for acceptance or fear of rejection), and social
dynamics (e.g., social support) can influence the experience of peer pressure.
Moreover, these theories acknowledges that family issues can have a significant impact
individual factors, and external factors that shape the experience of family issues. In
factors (e.g., personality traits or cognitive processes), and social factors (e.g., social
pressure, peer pressure, family issues, and personal factors. They highlight the
variables and emphasize the importance of considering multiple factors when studying
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