United States Public Schools Ought to Require Mental Health Testing for its Students

Not true that statistics are required to debate, formal debate competitions can have impromptu motions. Anyway, my first source states that self-management CAN be learned from professionals, but such aid is not always necessary. My second source merely gives an example of such a lesson. Also, of course my sources have nothing to do with the public school system, I'm arguing THAT STUDENTS ARE CAPABLE OF MANAGING ON THEIR OWN which only requires you to observe your peers. Additionally, by stating that you are STUDYING psychology, you acknowledge that you are also not qualified in that field. The fact that my sources have been stated has no bearing as your sources have also only been stated. I understand that I objected to my opponent doing this earlier. However, I believe that such behaviour should be reciprocated. As for school nurses conducting psychological tests, that is a ridiculous proposal. I find it alarming that my opponent, who claims to be studying psychology, does not realise that psychology is a specialised field. School nurses would be trained in first aid and clinical emergency treatment, but certainly not psychology! Upon reflecting on the debate, I have realised that my opponent has still failed to refute my points, instead claiming that they are "invalid" due to a lack in evidence. She has also failed to present new substantives or elaborate on her existing ones when I prompted her to do so. Therefore, I will reiterate the debate in full. My Opponent has: Claimed that mental disorders are directly linked to depression, suicide and drug abuse Assumed that all students are incapable of self-management over their mental disorders Failed to realise the financial issues of hiring a professional psychologist Clinged to the belief that it is impossible to learn self-management of mental disorders by oneself I have: -Refuted my opponent's claim regarding the link between mental disorders. Just because there is a trend is no reason to assume that a direct link exists. -Refuted my opponent's assumption that students are incapable of self-management People have been historically capable of doing this and my earlier sources do support this. Additionally, schools are supposed to preach self-management and self-reliance. Enforcing aid for mental health when individuals are capable of self-management defeats this purpose. In conclusion, the proposition has demonstrated a lack of awareness in the area of mental disorders resulting in her argument being blown out of proportion. The fact that mental disorders have varying degrees dictates that certain cases will be manageable while others will not. Side proposition has also disregarded the financial problems that will arise in hiring professional psychologists as well as displayed an alarming level of ignorance regarding the specific nature of the field despite her position as a student of this discipline. I repeat once again that many people are capable of managing their own mental disorders without external aid and the employment of professional psychologists will alienate students of an unstable financial background. For these reasons, I urge you to vote for Opposition.