Mental Health Matters: A Case Study on the Mental Health of Students at an All-Male, Catholic High School in the Western United States

Teenagers today in the United States are facing many challenges. These challengesinclude issues surrounding their mental and emotional health. They are at an age where they are experiencing various growth areas and changes in their lives. While their parents are often viewed as the primary caregivers, teenagers spend much time at school and in various school-related functions. This is why school personnel are a vital resource for students needing mental health assistance. Teachers, counselors, coaches, and administrators can play a critical role in getting the help students need. While many teenagers may need mental health attention or assistance, it is essential to understand where these issues come from and why they are occurring. Both boys and girls experience mental health issues, yet those issues may, at times, be different, and the solutions to those problems may differ depending on the sex of the student. Most high schools in the United States are co-educational, meaning boys and girls attend the school together. However, there are many schools, both private and public, that are single-sex, meaning only one sex attends that specific school. Focusing on males will make it easier to understand the issues they specifically go through in their lives. This dissertation will focus on boys and the issues surrounding their mental health. Special attention will be given to educators, counselors, mental health coordinators, and administrators, and the aim is to see how they understand mental health issues with their students.

Grantor dc:publisher

Creighton University

Year dc:date.issued

2025

Author dc:creator

• Ahearn, John David

Advisor dc:contributor.advisor

• Fleming, Diane

• Boys
• Catholic
• Mental Health
• Professional Development
• School
• Teenagers

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright is retained by the Author. A non-exclusive distribution right is granted to Creighton University and to ProQuest following the publishing model selected above.

Language dc:language.iso

en_US

Repository record dc:identifier.uri

https://cdr.creighton.edu/handle/10504/158094

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:cdr.creighton.edu:10504/158094