The top five impediments to academic performance:
(1) stress
(2) cold/flu/sore throat
(3) sleep difficulties
(4) concern for friend or family
(5) depression/anxiety disorders
The top four remain unchanged in ACHA-NCHA survey results since 2000.
The rate of students reporting ever being diagnosed with depression has increased 56% in the last six years, from 10% in spring 2000 to 16% in spring 2005.
13% of students reported experiencing an emotionally abusive relationship in the last school year.
6% of students reported having a cigarette daily in the past 30 days. Students perceive other stuents daily cigarette use to be 39%.
*SOURCE: Spring 2005 ACHA-NCHA Reference Group. Data set of 54,111 students and 71 schools.
