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What Are The Pros And Cons Of Mental Testing In Schools

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Mental health screenings in schools is a controversial topic that, I personally, have not seen being talked about much in media recently. There are many positive sides, such as being able to help mentally ill children and spreading awareness and understanding for those who do suffer. With the positives, there are also negatives though, such as there being an over diagnosis of mental disorders that lead to unnecessary treatment and/or medication. On the positive side of mental illness testing in school, is the availability of help being offered and helping those who are more silently struggling or may not even realize that they are struggling at all. Mental health problems are fairly common among children and adolescents, affecting about
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