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As the field of school counseling continues to evolve, increasing emphasis is being placed on supporting students’ mental health. This study aims to examine the relationship between anxiety and depression levels in middle school students (grades 5–8) and their rates of disciplinary infractions, including both Tier 1 incidents and office referrals. By analyzing the correlation between discipline and students’ mental health, the goal of this research is to improve the implementation of Tier 1 interventions.
Publication Date
4-30-2026
Keywords
adolescents, discipline, mental health
Recommended Citation
McElaney, Meghan, "Deeper than Discipline: Analyzing the Association between School Discipline and Students’ Mental Health" (2026). RCAC 2026 Posters. 28.
https://scholarworks.merrimack.edu/rcac_2026_posters/28