Date

5-16-2024

Department

School of Behavioral Sciences

Degree

Doctor of Education in Community Care and Counseling (EdD)

Chair

Pamela Moore

Keywords

childhood trauma, mental health disorders, anxiety, depression, bipolar

Disciplines

Counseling

Abstract

This research aims to evaluate the complex relationship between childhood trauma and mental health disorders of bipolar, anxiety, and depression and their impact on education. Childhood trauma and mental health disorders have been on the rise, creating the need to understand their impact on educational outcomes. Thus, the study's purpose is to comprehend the present gaps in comprehending how these elements, childhood trauma, and mental health disorders affect educational outcomes such as grades and attendance rates. Data from 1000 students between the ages of 12 to 18 years from New York City was utilized. The method of analysis used for this research was Multi Linear Regression (MLR) and it helped understand the complex relationship between the variables. The results indicated that bipolar disorder was a significant predictor of GPA and attendance rates. This depicted the major challenges that students with bipolar disorder experience while trying to maintain their academic achievement. In conclusion, students with bipolar disorder tend to have poor academic grades and low attendance rates. In recommendation, future research should assess the effectiveness of intervention approaches in therapeutic and academic contexts to help and serve students with mental health disorders, especially bipolar disorder.

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