Mental Health in Ontario Youth

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What is the definition of integrity in the context provided?

The quality of having strong moral principles and being undivided (correct)

A strategy for academic success

The practice of collaborating with others

The ability to manage time effectively

Which principle is NOT mentioned as a part of academic integrity?

Respect

Responsibility

Fairness

Creativity (correct)

Why is academic honesty considered fundamental to good scholarship?

It fosters an environment of trust and respect (correct)

It allows for the free exchange of ideas without rules

It enhances personal relationships among students

It encourages competition among peers

What responsibility do faculty members have regarding academic integrity?

To foster acceptable standards of academic conduct Signup and view all the answers

What challenge does upholding academic integrity often face?

Temptation and unethical pressures Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of students in grades 7-12 rated their mental health as fair or poor?

38% Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a reported issue among students, contributing to psychological distress?

Higher demand for counselling services Signup and view all the answers

What is one challenge faced by students transitioning to university?

Feeling unprepared Signup and view all the answers

According to the content, which demographic continues to have a lower university completion rate?

CDN-born men Signup and view all the answers

What did Dr. Harvey Mandel study regarding student performance?

Why some students do very well and why others don’t Signup and view all the answers

Local-to-global instability can affect students in which of the following ways?

Heightens perception of conflicting experiences Signup and view all the answers

Which factor indicated an increase in emotional distress among students?

Inability to tolerate resistance Signup and view all the answers

In 2021, what was the percentage of Canadians of working age with a university bachelor's degree or higher?

57.5% Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for maintaining the quality of a degree?

Protecting institutional reputation Signup and view all the answers

Why is trust important in personal and professional integrity?

It is essential for future success Signup and view all the answers

What major consequence did Andrew Wakefield face for breaching academic integrity?

He was banned from the UK medical register Signup and view all the answers

What was the conclusion of the GMC regarding Wakefield's research?

It was flawed and presented dishonestly Signup and view all the answers

What significant action did The Lancet take regarding Wakefield's study?

Publicly retracted his study Signup and view all the answers

How does the digital age impact personal and academic reputation?

It increases scrutiny of individuals and their work Signup and view all the answers

What risk does breaching academic integrity pose to academic institutions?

It can damage institutional reputation Signup and view all the answers

What phrase best describes the aftermath of Wakefield's research findings?

Determined as irresponsible and dishonest Signup and view all the answers

Which skill is deemed the most important for success after university?

The ability to relate and work with others Signup and view all the answers

What is a key factor that correlates strongly with student success?

Active student engagement Signup and view all the answers

What should students do to manage their time effectively at university?

Set clear short-term and long-term goals Signup and view all the answers

What does Michelle Obama emphasize about behavior in relation to success?

Whatever you do becomes a part of your identity Signup and view all the answers

What is the impact of multitasking on laptops during lectures?

It reduces a student’s ability to comprehend the content Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a tip for success mentioned in the content?

Avoid professional conduct Signup and view all the answers

What does integrity refer to in the context provided?

The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following skills is categorized as a 'soft skill' for success?

Emotional Intelligence Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of Andrew Wakefield's discredited study on the MMR vaccine?

Decline in MMR vaccine coverage Signup and view all the answers

What type of information is defined as disinformation?

Deliberately misleading false information Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following reasons contributes most to vaccine hesitancy?

Misinformation on social media Signup and view all the answers

What are some lived consequences of misinformation regarding measles?

Rise in cases primarily in unvaccinated children Signup and view all the answers

Which demographic experiences more life-threatening complications from measles?

Children under age 5 and adults over age 20 Signup and view all the answers

What significant outbreak was linked to a tourist visiting Disneyland?

Multi-state measles outbreak in 2015 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes Wakefield's actions during his research?

Subjecting children to unnecessary medical procedures Signup and view all the answers

What key factor contributes to academic dishonesty among students?

Inability to manage student life demands Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Current Moment in Time

Ontario youth are reporting increasing levels of psychological distress and inability to cope.
38% of students (in grades 7-12) rated their mental health as fair or poor, and 37% reported elevated stress levels.
Anxiety and depression are increasingly common issues, leading to a higher demand for counseling services.
Social, political, economic, technological, and environmental instability is present at both the local and global level.
Increased perceptions of “conflicting experiences of the world” are reported.
Students feel pressure to get the best possible grades to continue with their or their parents' career choices.
Students may feel unprepared and unclear about the value of a university education.

The Transition to University

Students transitioning to university often experience increased emotional distress.
Students may engage in unprofessional and disrespectful behaviors, both in person and via technology.
Students may struggle to tolerate resistance or failure.
Students may experience uncertainty about their future.

University Success

Success in university is reliant on time management rather than solely on raw intelligence.
The ability to relate and work with others is vital for success after university.
University success is also linked to communication, problem-solving, leadership, teamwork, emotional intelligence, adaptability, and a strong work ethic.

Academic Integrity & Expectations

Student success is strongly correlated to active student engagement.
Engagement requires students to take control of their education and lives.
Students are treated as emerging adults and are expected to take responsibility for their actions.
Professors expect students to manage time effectively, understand program and degree requirements, and utilize available university resources.
Professors expect students to interact with each other professionally.
Professors expect students to be prepared for unforeseen circumstances.

Digital Distractions

Multitasking on a laptop during lectures reduces comprehension of lecture content.
Students sitting near a laptop multitasker also underperform despite actively trying to focus.
Smartphones offer little to no value in the classroom.

Defining Integrity & Morality

Integrity is defined as being honest and having strong moral principles, as well as being whole and undivided.
Moral is defined as relating to the principles of right and wrong behavior and the goodness or badness of human character.

Academic Integrity

Academic integrity encompasses upholding educational values such as honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility.
York University's Senate Policy on Academic Honesty promotes the highest standards of academic integrity.
The policy acknowledges the responsibility of faculty members to foster acceptable academic conduct and the student's responsibility to be mindful of and abide by these standards.

Why Academic Integrity Matters

Protecting the quality and calibre of your degree.
Protecting the quality and calibre of other people’s degrees.
Minimizing the risk to personal and institutional reputation.
Future success is dependent on trust and belief in personal and professional integrity.
Digital work is being and will be watched in the digital age.

Consequences of Breaching Academic Integrity

In 2010, Andrew Wakefield, the researcher behind a widely discredited study of vaccines and autism, was found guilty of professional and ethical misconduct.
Wakefield’s research was concluded to be flawed and was presented irresponsibly and dishonestly.
The Lancet publicly retracted his study, and his central claim of a link between autism and the MMR vaccine was discredited.

Misinformation & Disinformation Movements

Misinformation is defined as false or inaccurate information.
Disinformation is defined as false information deliberately intended to mislead.

Consequences of Misinformation

Measles is highly contagious and was essentially eliminated in Canada and the US by 2000, but has been reintroduced due to travelers.
A 2015 multi-state outbreak is believed to have been triggered by one tourist visiting Disneyland.
Life-threatening complications from measles are more likely in children under age 5 and those over age 20, including immune system suppression.
Half of all parents with young children have been exposed to misinformation about vaccines on social media.
The most common reason for not vaccinating is the fear of side-effects.

Reasons Students Breach Academic Integrity

Common reasons for breaching academic integrity include peer pressure, performance anxiety, excuse-making, inability to manage student life demands, situations that encourage academic dishonesty, self-justification habits, and a lack of understanding about what constitutes academic dishonesty.

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Description

This quiz explores the rising levels of psychological distress among Ontario youth, particularly those in grades 7-12. It examines factors such as academic pressure, transitions to university, and the impact of social and environmental instability on mental health. Understand the challenges students face and the demand for counseling services.