This one-hour session will focus on the recently increased psycho-social phenomenon, in many schools, of students' behavioural manifestations that can represent in extremis ( Psychology Term meaning in extreme cases)
Causes: UNESCO and other international entities have spoken of a severe loss of social skills brought upon our higher Elementary and Secondary students (especially in Grades 6-8 and 9 -10) after the pandemic. This loss has been measured to be appr. 6 months to 1 year below the normal developmental threshold. Additionally social media, dark web and unregulated use of AI and media has added to the mental health pandemic.
Solutions: To address this issue in order to holistically support students, educators of AGIS schools can upskill themselves in the following:
-Learn what are EBD -Emotional and Behavioural Disorders and their Categories -Recognise the Manifestations in Schools: Case scenarios -Be aware of the Negative prognosis Forensic Adolescent Psychology lessons -Research) if these cases are left unattended -Child Protection aspect of Support -Physical Restraints (through a Humanitarian and Proportionate Child Protection lens) Guidelines -Build a Support system which involves all Stakeholders (Students, Family, Therapists, Teachers, SLT teams and two (2) local youth authorities)
