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Reaction Paper (2 questions, 10 points each, 20 points total)

Respond to the following (3–4 pages total):

1. Based on the readings from this lesson and your own work or school experiences, describe some of the most significant mental health problems or issues facing students in schools today. Include a discussion of (a) what you feel are the causes of these problems; (b) what, if any, services or resources are available in schools to address these problems; and (c) what are the consequences of these problems for the individual student, the staff member, and the school system. (1–2 pages, 10 points)
2. Today, schools and teachers are expected to respond to the social and emotional needs of students. Based on what you learned from the readings, what role do you believe teachers should play in addressing children's mental health issues? Be sure to discuss the life skills that foster emotional well-being introduced in Chapter 2 of your textbook by Page and Page (2003). (1–2 pages, 10 points)

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