School plays a big role in students mental health, schools can provide structure and a routine, which is shown to reduce stress and anxiety. Schools can also provide opportunities for students to socialize and build good relationships with other people, which could result in students have social skills and some self-confidence. Learning new things can also help students develop new interests and talents.

However, there is a negative side to school and students mental health, while school can help students in some ways it can also impact their mental health. School can be very stressful because of the added pressure of grades and students pressuring themselves to do well academically. Another way school can affect students mental health is the bullying that takes place at school. Anxiety and depression are two of the most common mental health issues that can be caused because of bullying. People who are bullied are usually found anxious and depressed, which can also impact their daily life and affect them academically.

The effects of school work on students can be very stressful, as too many assignments cause stress and anxiety. This can lead to a decrease in productivity and poor sleep, some students also may find it a struggle to manage a lot of work. These impacts can have a long-term effect on students health, some schools provide other resources and help to those struggling. Some students may not want to seek help because of the way they might think friends and family will perceive them, which is sometimes in a negative way.