An Analysis of the Connection Between Interpersonal Relationships and Mental Health of Senior High School Students at Iligan City National High School

This study explored the connection between interpersonal relationships and mental health of senior high school students at Iligan City National High School. Personal Survey and online questionnaires were used for data gathering with an emphasis on physical and emotional support, communication patterns, and conflict management. There were a total of 55 respondents all together. Most respondents were aged 16-17, with a majority being female and from medium-income families. The data reveal varied experiences of support: many students are uncertain or neutral about the consistency of physical and emotional assistance they receive, while responses about communication and conflict management show both positive efforts and challenges in expressing emotions and solving disputes calmly. The findings indicate that positive relationships marked by love, trust, support, and good communication foster emotional stability and motivation, while poor relationships and unresolved conflicts increase stress and mental health difficulties. The study recommends that students maintain healthy communication, teachers foster supportive classrooms, parents provide emotional support, and schools offer mental health programs and awareness.

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