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CHAPTER 2
The Effects of
Mental Illness
Mental illness can have a major impact on the quality of a
person’s life. For a student, common mental illnesses like
anxiety and depression can impact grades and lead to
disciplinary issues in school. They can also keep you from
playing sports and participating in other
extra-curricular activities.
You wake up with tightness in your chest. You feel like your
heart is racing, and you are drenched in sweat. You feel dizzy
and nauseated. You are in the middle of a panic attack, but you
have to be at school in 45 minutes. What do you do? Many
people who suffer from a mental illness feel they can’t leave the
house. Interacting with teachers, classmates, and friends can
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