MENTAL HEALTH STATUS AND ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE AMONG
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF TALON-TALON NATIONAL HIGH
SCHOOL
This study aims to examine the relationship between mental health status and academic
performance among Grade 11 students of Talon Talon National High School. Your honest
responses will help us understand how mental well being affects school performance.
All information provided will be treated with strict confidentiality and used for
research purposes only.
Demographic Profile
Please provide the following information:
Sex:
☐ Male
☐ Female
Socio-Economic Status:
☐ Low Income
☐ Middle Income
☐ High Income
Strand (Academic):
☐ STEM
☐ ABM
☐ HUMSS
Questionnaire Proper
Part A: Dichotomous Questions (Yes/No).
Instructions: Check (✓) either Yes or No.
1. Do you often feel stressed because of schoolwork?
☐ Yes ☐ No
2. Have you ever missed school due to mental health reasons (like anxiety or
depression)?
☐ Yes ☐ No
3. Do you think your mental health affects your school performance?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Part B: Multiple Choice Questions
1. Which of the following symptoms have you experienced in the past month? (Shade all
that apply)
o Feeling anxious or nervous
o Feeling sad, depressed, or hopeless
o Trouble sleeping or changes in appetite
o Difficulty concentrating or staying focused
o None of the above
2. How has your academic performance been affected by mental health challenges?
o Significant drop in grades or academic standing
o Moderate decline in focus, productivity, or attendance
o Slight decrease in motivation or study habits
o No noticeable effect on grades or performance
o Improvements in performance despite stress
3. In what way does academic pressure impact your mental health?
Please select the statement that best reflects your experience:
o I feel overwhelmed regularly, often experiencing anxiety or stress due to
school-related demands
o I experience frequent worry or tension during assignments and exams
o I feel moderate concern or stress, but it's usually manageable
o I rarely feel stressed by academic responsibilities
o I do not feel that academic pressure affects my mental well-being
Part C: Rating Scale Questions
Instructions: Please check (✓) the option that best describes how often you do the following.
Use the scale:
Very much – Somewhat – Neutral – Not much – Not at all
No. Questions Very Somewhat Neutral Not Not at all
much much
1. My mental health
negatively affects
my ability to
concentrate during
lectures or study
sessions.
2. I feel supported by
teachers, peers, or
school services
when I experience
mental health or
academic stress.
3. I can maintain a
healthy balance
between academic
demands and
personal
well-being/self-care
.
Part D: Semantic Differential or Staple Scale Questions
Instructions: For each statement, check (✓) to indicate where your opinion lies between the
two opposite descriptions.
1. My mental health makes studying feel:
Motivating [ ] — [ ] — [ ] — [ ] — [ ] Demotivating
2. When I’m mentally stressed, my academic performance is:
Focused [ ] — [ ] — [ ] — [ ] — [ ] Unfocused
3. My overall academic experience, given my mental health, feels:
Manageable [ ] — [ ] — [ ] — [ ] — [ ] Overwhelming
Part E: Open-Ended Questions
Instructions: Write your answers in complete sentences.
1. In what ways have mental health issues influenced your academic performance?
2. What coping strategies or support resources do you find most helpful in managing
academic stress and maintaining mental health?
3. Reflecting on your own experience, can you share a specific instance where your
mental health directly affected your academic performance?
