Risk & Protective Factors
Risk & Protective Factors
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Risk Factors
Risk Factors
In our mental Health Promotion, risk factors are defined as characteristics, whether they are psychological, biological, familial, communal, or societal. Mental Mirror Talk focused on a few risk factors related to the pressure to perform well on tests and they were:
Feeling pressure to maintain a "smart" reputation
Test anxiety & Fight vs flight
Comparing yourself to others
Fear of dissapointing teachers
Normalizing cheating
No matter how many of these risk factors apply to you, feeling pressure to perform well is almost inevitable in high-achieving environments and it's normal to experience this pressure. However, it is not normal to allow yourself to drown in said pressure and it can be reduced with our protective factors.
Protective Factors
Protective Factors
In our mental Health Promotion, protective factors provide a lower likelihood of the negative outcomes associated with risk factors and reduce their impact. The protective factors we chose were:
Reducing self blame after a test
Seeking support from trusted adults, counselors & peers
Limiting academic comparison
Maintaining Hydration before & after tests
Reducing self blame after a test can stop you from beginning a treacherous cycle of feeling intense pressure to perform well on your tests. Another helpful protective factor is seeking support from trusted adults, counselors and peers can help students manage their academic stress. Additionally, students can limit academic comparison to other students around them to set their expectations based on their own talents and abilities. Ultimately, maintaining hydration before and after a test in neccessary for all of these processes to work, because increasing water intake increases brain functions.
Choosing Risk & Protective Factors
Selection Process
Selection Process
When choosing risk & protective factors, we worked with our mental health professional, Kiara Addison. Ms. Addison helped us choose a lot of credible sources such as the National Journal of Developed Psychology, research studies done by professionals such as Dr. Schafer, an Associate Professor of Psychology, and clinics such as the Nooroz Clinic Foundation of Mental Health. We chose the most relevant risk factors to teens who may be more succeptible to certain risk factors than others. Above all, we strived to employ strong protective factors that are useful and have longevity.
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