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I have lived in Burr ridge, IL, for about 12 years now. Before We lived here in Burr ridge we lived in Pasadena, CA for about 2-3 years.  Still have no idea why we left California but it is what it is. Burr Ridge has a population of about 10,800 people and the average income of a household of $152,000. This is above average. Our neighborhood is split up with  75.4% white, 5.5% Hispanic, 1.5% black, and 16.3% Asian. Burr ridge is a very good wealthy area with amazing districts.   Burr ridge has had a very little crime rate sitting at 9 crimes in 2017 out of 11,000 people. However this number is inclining. We can get this information from (Macro trends). The overall score of is 91.65/100. Hinsdale south is ranked 71st out of thousands of schools according to www.usnews.com. Schools near us exceeded expectations by at least 8%. These numbers are very good for Illinois.

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The people around me with power are, governor, mayor, senators, and many other people in the office.  It can also be by actual force, wealthiness including numbers.  In my life I find power in almost nothing. In my family like usual the parents have all the power in the world. In my situation I am also the youngest sibling. This means I am at the bottom of power. As I grow older though I will eventually become an adult that will get more say in our family. This is according to myself. In school I am also a freshman student. This means that I have pretty much no power once again. Their are many ways I could increase my power within school. One way is obviously as I grow older I will become a senior and be on top of everyone. The best way to gain more power is taking more courses. The more knowledge the more power. Power is highly based on economic activity. The government. This is one thing where power is given in time. I am just a US citizen with no power doing what I am supposed to. One way to gain more power in the government is to run for positions, get people to join your side, and show that you can lead. This is according to https://knowledge.insead.edu/.

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Their are many agents of socialization.  They can go from your brother to the president. They change your perception and beliefs of the world.  Let's start with family though.  This one affects most people quite a bit. When you are young your parents teach you many things. They tell you what is right and wrong. You then get used to it and go along with it all your life. According to https://www.child-encyclopedia.com nearly 43% of kids beliefs are based around their parents/surroundings family.  Then we go on to peers. This one was actually real cool for me. My friends always have very strong beliefs. That is why I am friends with them to this day. They impacted my beliefs a lot so now we can all relate. The biggest agent of socialization these days are political systems. "Trump is better, Biden is better"  has taken such a toll on people. They will live a certain way because of they who think is the better political leader. Lots of my family argue because of these politics. It affects everyone's beliefs in the whole wide world. Then we go to religion. This one is the most important to me. I have been going to St. John the Baptist Church my whole entire life. I have been brought into life with the Catholics and now I am one.  The main thing that shapes my beliefs are my elders. They teach me things that show me the right way into an amazing future.

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The elements that shape my life are my family, beliefs, friends, passions, hobbies, religion, God, and Love. I enjoy many things of my culture. I love wearing a cross, going to church every Sunday, praying every night, and loving my family no matter what. I also love going to play tennis when I'm not feeling good. It takes my mind of the bad things in life. According to https://health.clevelandclinic.org/mental-health-in-athletes/ Athletes do play a sport to get their mind of things in life. The audience that you are surrounded by creates your life/culture. If you are hanging around nice and educated people you will most likely be the same. If you are hanging around bad influences you will act like them. Our generation is very different from my Dads generation though. Our culture now is spread through phones and computers while in the 1980's it was spread through notes, messages, and gifts. You had to be more interested back then.

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Nobody questions an athlete taking time to recover from a sprained ankle or broken wrist. Those injuries are easy to see and come with a clear understanding that they cannot be ignored.

But what about when athletes need to step away to tend to their mental health needs?

Depression and anxiety are not diagnoses evident on an X-ray or MRI, but they can be every bit as limiting or debilitating as a physical injury. Too often, however, these issues are ignored in the name of grit.

A national conversation on the issue has begun, though - and rightfully so, says sports psychologist Matthew Sacco, PhD. Let's talk about why.

Athletes and mental health

Athletes often carry a larger-than-life persona in the public eye. They're regarded as modern-day warriors, competitors who bravely push past obstacles and adversity in the pursuit of victory.

But they're something else, too: "Athletes are people," says Dr. Sacco.

As such, they're going to wrestle with the same complex issues as the rest of us. They're not immune to the stresses of life. A 2016 study found that college athletes reported symptoms of depression at a similar rate to the general student population.

Asking for help, though, can carry a stigma for athletes, notes Dr. Sacco. "Because if you're tough, there's a misconception that you should be able to just do it yourself. You don't have to get help."

And that idea, he says, only creates bigger problems as time goes by.

The stress of athletics and competition

Stress isn't unique to athletics, but the unique culture of sports can serve as a pressure cooker. The aggressive environment within locker rooms often preys on any perception of weakness, says Dr. Sacco.

Then add in the perfectionist mindset of many competitors. It's a powerful force, but that drive can also leave athletes feeling unsatisfied no matter how well they perform.

Finding a healthy balance in this cauldron can be difficult. "As you work your way up the level of competition, it turns the heat up on some of these factors - and they can become a little bit more pronounced depending on the person," notes Dr. Sacco.

Signs of mental health changes

Many athletes won't actively seek mental health help when they need it. Instead, somebody - maybe a coach or parent - might notice that "something seems off" and encourage them to talk about it.

Signs that an athlete may need an assessment of their mental health include:

"How do we measure someone who might be struggling with depression in a way that people can see, like an X-Ray for a broken bone?" asks Dr. Sacco. "We're looking at things that seem like side issues but might be connected to a whole host of deeper matters."

How mental health affects athletic performance

So how much can a mental health matter affect an athlete's performance? "I think at a very basic level it's a distraction," says Dr. Sacco. "At the very minimum, if your mind is full of other things, then it can just be a distraction."

These distractions can become magnified as stakes rise and competitions carry a higher sense of importance, bringing with it an increased pressure to perform.

Sometimes, a change in an athlete's mental state may just result in a poor score or performance. For example, a baseball player who suddenly can't throw or a golfer who develops the "yips" while putting.

Other times, a distracted mind could be dangerous - such as when a gymnast is flipping through the air or a downhill skier is swooshing down a slope. "That lack of focus can be quite catastrophic," says Dr. Sacco.

In any of these cases, though, Dr. Sacco says athletes deserve time to sort things out - even if that means sitting on the sidelines for a bit.

"I think as onlookers, we see it from this kind of armchair standpoint where we think we can understand it, and the athlete should just be able to figure this out," says Dr. Sacco. "And I think that really lacks any kind of real awareness of what's really going on."

Making mental health a priority for athletes

In today's win-at-all-cost world, a competitor shutting down to deal with a mental health concern can bring unwanted labels such as "quitter." Worries about that serve as an enormous obstacle to athletes getting the care they need.

"Athletes are being told that mental health is a priority and then they're not being supported," says Dr. Sacco. "It gives a mixed message. We're still swimming upstream against this idea that mental health is not perceived as a whole to be as important as physical health problems."

The solution? Open conversation and an acknowledgment that mental health needs to be a priority, says Dr. Sacco.

Prominent athletes sharing their experiences has drawn more attention to the topic in recent years. The ongoing discussion started by these influential voices has broadened our understanding of mental health issues.

For young athletes, in particular, starting this conversation is critical to building a culture where it's OK to talk about the mental health aspect of competition.

"We need to lead by example," says Dr. Sacco. "I think we need to take into consideration that just because something was done a certain way in the past, that doesn't mean it's the most appropriate or best approach."

Tips for parents of young athletes

For years, the advice regarding mental health issues could essentially be boiled down to four words: Just push through it. That's not guidance that resolves an issue.

If you're a parent with a young athlete in your house, encourage them to talk, advises Dr. Sacco. Then make sure you listen with an open mind. Focus on understanding their situation, not on making your point.

"Give them a voice," Dr. Sacco says. "Make sure they feel heard so that we're not continuing a cycle of ignoring these issues. Don't be afraid to bring up the issue. The risk of not addressing this is far greater in the long run."

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Athletes and Mental Health: Breaking the Stigma

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Nobody questions an athlete taking time to recover from a sprained ankle or broken wrist. But what about when athletes need to step away to tend to their mental health needs? Examine the issue with a sports psychologist at Cleveland Clinic.

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How does technology impact my life? That is a great question. For the past decade technology has had probably the greatest impact of all time on humans. Was it good or bad? Most people see it as a huge opportunity to spread your thoughts so fast and efficient. It was a way to make the world better. More opportunities and chances for everyone.  According to https://www.forbes.com technology has given a way to talk. Phones are better than ever. Computers are quick and some of them even have touch screens. Imagine a messenger letter on steroids. That it was pretty much what technology is.  However, their is another side of all this great stuff. We all know it was amazing some people view it as lazy, big tech has too much power, and everyone says that you don't even need to leave your house anymore. In https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/ it says that, "Overuse of technology may have a chance of ruining your child's mental health. Big tech companies though like amazon are the best. If I want something I just click and boom. Like that I have a new pair of shoes. I think technology can grow even bigger than it is now and run everything. The way these big companies are growing it looks like they will take over everything. All these little companies will have to move and relocate. Technology is everything for me. Education is on a chromebook, sports channels, are on TV's, friends are on social media, influencers are on my phone everyday. So how does technology impact my life again? It has changed my life forever.