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Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Issues In Teens

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Signs and Symptoms of Mental Health Issues In Teens

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Use this link to see the signs and symptoms to look for in your teen who may be struggling with their mental health.

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ਕਿਸ਼ੋਰਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਦੇ ਮੁੱਦੇ ਲੋਕਾਂ ਦੇ ਸੋਚਣ ਨਾਲੋਂ ਵਧੇਰੇ ਆਮ ਹੁੰਦੇ ਹਨ - ਖੁਸ਼ਕਿਸਮਤੀ ਨਾਲ, ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਇਲਾਜਯੋਗ ਹਨ! ਅੰਦਾਜ਼ਨ 10-20% ਕਿਸ਼ੋਰ ਵਿਸ਼ਵ ਪੱਧਰ 'ਤੇ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਦੀਆਂ ਸਥਿਤੀਆਂ ਦਾ ਅਨੁਭਵ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ, ਪਰ ਇਹਨਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਨਿਦਾਨ ਰਹਿਤ ਅਤੇ ਇਲਾਜ ਅਧੀਨ ਰਹਿੰਦੇ ਹਨ .

ਕਿਸ਼ੋਰ ਉਮਰ ਦੇ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਦੇ ਹਾਲਾਤਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਸੰਬੋਧਿਤ ਨਾ ਕਰਨਾ, ਸਰੀਰਕ ਅਤੇ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਦੋਵਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਨੁਕਸਾਨ ਪਹੁੰਚਾਉਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਬਾਲਗਾਂ ਵਜੋਂ ਜ਼ਿੰਦਗੀ ਨੂੰ ਪੂਰਾ ਕਰਨ ਦੇ ਮੌਕਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਸੀਮਤ ਕਰਦਾ ਹੈ. ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਦੇ ਮੁੱਦਿਆਂ ਦੇ ਸੰਕੇਤਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਪਛਾਣਨਾ ਅਤੇ ਉਹ ਕਦਮ ਚੁੱਕਣੇ ਜੋ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਜਾਂ ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਕਿਸੇ ਅਜ਼ੀਜ਼ ਲਈ ਸਹੀ ਹਨ ਸਦੀਵੀ ਸਕਾਰਾਤਮਕ ਤਬਦੀਲੀ ਲਿਆ ਸਕਦੇ ਹਨ.

ਇਹ ਸਪੱਸ਼ਟ ਹੈ ਕਿ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਦੇ ਮੁੱਦੇ ਕਿਸ਼ੋਰਾਂ ਦੀ ਜ਼ਰੂਰਤ ਦਾ ਇੱਕ ਜ਼ਰੂਰੀ ਖੇਤਰ ਹਨ. ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਵਿੱਚੋਂ ਬਹੁਤ ਸਾਰੇ ਮੁੱਦੇ ਅੱਲ੍ਹੜ ਉਮਰ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਹੀ ਦਿਖਦੇ ਅਤੇ ਮਹਿਸੂਸ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ ਜਿਵੇਂ ਉਹ ਬਾਲਗ ਅਵਸਥਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਕਰਦੇ ਹਨ. Depressionਅਤੇ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਦੋ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਮੁੱਦੇ ਹਨ ਜੋ ਕਿਸ਼ੋਰਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਬਾਲਗਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਇਕਸਾਰ ਸੰਕੇਤਾਂ ਦੇ ਨਾਲ ਹਨ.

ਰੋਗ ਨਿਯੰਤਰਣ ਅਤੇ ਰੋਕਥਾਮ ਕੇਂਦਰਾਂ (ਸੀਡੀਸੀ) ਦੁਆਰਾ ਦਿੱਤੇ ਗਏ ਇੱਕ ਅਧਿਐਨ ਵਿੱਚ ਪਾਇਆ ਗਿਆ ਕਿ: 3-17 ਸਾਲ ਦੀ ਉਮਰ ਦੇ 7.1% ਬੱਚਿਆਂ (ਲਗਭਗ 4.4 ਮਿਲੀਅਨ) ਨੇ ਚਿੰਤਾ ਦਾ ਪਤਾ ਲਗਾਇਆ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ 3.2% 3-17 ਸਾਲ (ਲਗਭਗ 1.9 ਮਿਲੀਅਨ) ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਨਿਰਾਸ਼ਾ ਦਾ ਪਤਾ ਲਗਾਇਆ .

ਕੁਝ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਸੰਬੰਧੀ ਵਿਗਾੜਾਂ ਹਨ ਜੋ ਕਿਸ਼ੋਰ ਸਾਲਾਂ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਸ਼ੁਰੂ ਹੁੰਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ ਅਤੇ / ਜਾਂ ਵਧੇਰੇ ਆਮ ਹੁੰਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ. ਇਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਖਾਣ ਪੀਣ ਦੀਆਂ ਬਿਮਾਰੀਆਂ, ਧਿਆਨ-ਘਾਟਾ ਹਾਈਪਰੈਕਟੀਵਿਟੀ ਡਿਸਆਰਡਰ (ਏਡੀਐਚਡੀ), ਅਤੇ ਸਵੈ-ਨੁਕਸਾਨ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹਨ.

ਖ਼ਾਸ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਸੰਬੰਧੀ ਵਿਗਾੜ ਦੇ ਬਾਵਜੂਦ, ਜਿੰਨਾ ਪਹਿਲਾਂ ਇਸ ਨੂੰ ਦੇਖਿਆ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ ਅਤੇ ਹੱਲ ਕੀਤਾ ਜਾਂਦਾ ਹੈ, ਉੱਨਾ ਅਸਰਦਾਰ ਇਲਾਜ ਹੋ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ.

ਤਬਦੀਲੀ-ਉਮਰ ਯੁਵਕ (ਟੀਏਏ) ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ

ਪਰਿਵਰਤਨ-ਉਮਰ ਦੇ ਯੁਵਕ (TAY) ਵਿੱਚ 16-25 ਸਾਲ ਦੇ ਨੌਜਵਾਨ ਮਰਦ ਅਤੇ includeਰਤਾਂ ਸ਼ਾਮਲ ਹਨ, ਜੋ ਕਿ ਫੋਸਟਰ ਕੇਅਰ ਜਾਂ ਕਿਸ਼ੋਰ ਨਜ਼ਰਬੰਦੀ ਸਹੂਲਤਾਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਾਹਰ ਤਬਦੀਲ ਹੋ ਰਹੇ ਹਨ, ਉਹ ਨੌਜਵਾਨ ਜੋ ਘਰੋਂ ਭੱਜ ਗਏ ਹਨ ਜਾਂ ਸਕੂਲ ਛੱਡ ਗਏ ਹਨ, ਅਤੇ ਅਪਾਹਜਤਾ ਵਾਲੇ ਨੌਜਵਾਨ ਜਾਂ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਚੁਣੌਤੀਆਂ.

ਬਾਲ ਅਤੇ ਬਾਲਗ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਵਿਕਾਸ ਦੇ ਇਸ ਅਵਧੀ ਅਤੇ ਜਵਾਨੀ ਦੇ ਦਾਖਲੇ ਦੌਰਾਨ ਟੀਏਈ ਦੁਆਰਾ ਲੋੜੀਂਦੇ supportsੁਕਵੇਂ ਸਮਰਥਨ ਦੀ ਪੇਸ਼ਕਸ਼ ਨਹੀਂ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੀਆਂ.

ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਜਿਵੇਂ ਕਿ ਨੌਕਰੀ ਦੀ ਕੋਚਿੰਗ, ਸੁਤੰਤਰ ਰਹਿਣ ਦੇ ਹੁਨਰ, ਰਿਹਾਇਸ਼ੀ ਸਹਾਇਤਾ, ਅਤੇ ਏਕੀਕ੍ਰਿਤ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ ਅਤੇ ਪਦਾਰਥਾਂ ਦੀ ਵਰਤੋਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਸੇਵਾਵਾਂ ਅਕਸਰ ਤਬਦੀਲੀ ਉਮਰ ਦੇ ਨੌਜਵਾਨਾਂ ਨੂੰ ਦਿੱਤੀਆਂ ਜਾਂਦੀਆਂ ਹਨ. ਇਹਨਾਂ ਸਹਾਇਤਾਾਂ ਦਾ ਟੀਚਾ ਵਿਅਕਤੀਗਤ ਰਿਕਵਰੀ ਦੇ ਟੀਚਿਆਂ ਨੂੰ ਪ੍ਰਾਪਤ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਲੋੜੀਂਦੀਆਂ ਹੁਨਰਾਂ ਅਤੇ ਸਵੈ-ਨਿਰਭਰਤਾ ਦਾ ਨਿਰਮਾਣ ਕਰਨਾ, ਘਰੇਲੂ ਬੇਘਰ ਜਾਂ ਕੈਦ ਵਰਗੇ ਨਕਾਰਾਤਮਕ ਨਤੀਜਿਆਂ ਤੋਂ ਬਚਣਾ ਅਤੇ ਬਾਲਗਤਾ ਵਿੱਚ ਸਫਲਤਾਪੂਰਵਕ ਤਬਦੀਲੀ ਕਰਨਾ ਹੈ.

ਸਰੋਤ

1. WHO - ਕਿਸ਼ੋਰ ਮਾਨਸਿਕ ਸਿਹਤ.
https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/adolescent-mental-health

2. ਘੰਡੌਰ ਆਰਐਮ, ਸ਼ਰਮਨ ਐਲਜੇ, ਵਲਾਦੁਟੀਯੂ ਸੀਜੇ, ਏਟ ਅਲ. ਅਮਰੀਕੀ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਵਿੱਚ ਉਦਾਸੀ, ਚਿੰਤਾ ਅਤੇ ਆਚਰਣ ਸੰਬੰਧੀ ਸਮੱਸਿਆਵਾਂ ਦਾ ਪ੍ਰਚਲਨ ਅਤੇ ਇਲਾਜ. ਜੇ ਪੀਡੀਆਟਰ. 2019; 206: 256-267.e3.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30322701/

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Stephanie Temshiv, LCSW is a Social Worker in Delmar, NY.

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Adolescents often use substances to temporarily decrease the stress or anxiety associated with an underlying mental health issue. We understand how concerning this can be, and our team at Rogers can help.

Through our Mental Health and Addiction Recovery residential care for 12 to 17-year-olds, we treat the mental health disorder and the use of alcohol, drugs or opioids. Studies show it's most effective to treat both at the same time.

Wondering if your teen could be using drugs or alcohol? Take a quiz to learn more.

Residential care for adolescents

This residential level of care provides an in-depth treatment option when more intensive care is needed. In a home-like setting at our West Allis location, a typical stay is 30 to 60 days.

Patients receive comprehensive, evidence-based care with our focus on treatment for the following co-occurring disorders:

Mental health disorders, including depression, bipolar disorder or other mood and anxiety disorders

Substance use disorders, including alcohol, drug, and opioid addiction

Our multidisciplinary team led by a board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist and addiction medicine specialist, brings expertise in both mental health and addiction to our therapeutic approach to recovery. Patients have regular contact with a psychiatrist and psychologist, in addition to ongoing work with dedicated therapists and counselors.

At the core of this program is cognitive behavioral therapy to help identify challenges and develop coping skills. In addition, patients engage in behavioral activation, practice mindfulness and build other dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) skills. For addiction, this includes DBT skills that can help alleviate physical discomfort, diminish urges, and increase healthy behaviors. Motivational interviewing and substance use disorder counseling also help effect change.

Additional therapeutic support

Group therapy

Family therapy and education

Family program

Medication management

Experiential therapy (art, recreational and movement)

Daily living skills

Nutrition and health education

Personal wellness education

Community meetings and guest speakers

Spiritual care services

Community outings and therapeutic passes

With an integrated approach to care for co-occurring mental health and addiction, residents will find a variety of groups and activities within the day, all meant to support healthy change. Here's what a typical day looks like.

Morning

Afternoon

Evening

Schedules include designated time throughout the week for school work, allowing residents to keep up with academic assignments as much as possible during their treatment stay. Time for personal activity, family visits, and phone calls are also accommodated.

Family sessions are generally held once a week, and help everyone focus on the family's communication patterns, value and belief systems, roles and expectations as they relate to the child's treatment.

Our multidisciplinary team of professionals creates an individualized treatment plan that addresses each patient's needs.

The team includes:

Board-certified child and adolescent psychiatrist

Pediatric, family practice or internal medicine physician

Licensed clinical psychologist

Master's level therapist

Therapeutic specialist

Certified substance abuse counselor

Registered psychiatric nurse

Experiential therapist

Registered dietitian

Certified teachers

Child and adolescent-trained residential care specialists

Program manager

"Because of this care, I have decided to make a change. I no longer feel the need to use drugs/substances to cover up my problems. This is one of the best things I have done with my life.

~Former patient in our Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Adolescent residential care

Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Adolescent Residential Care setting and tour

A newly renovated home for our residential Mental Health and Addiction Recovery for adolescents on the first floor of our hospital location in West Allis, Wisconsin, awaits your son or daughter - not far from Lake Michigan and downtown Milwaukee. A warm, contemporary décor provides the backdrop for the community living space, semi-private bedrooms and therapy rooms within the 12-bed unit. Easy access to the main gymnasium and supervised outdoor activities in the greater Milwaukee area complement the indoor therapeutic setting.

Concerned your teen is struggling and could benefit from residential care?

Contact us to request a free confidential screening and learn more.

Call 800-767-4411
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Mental Health and Addiction Recovery Adolescent Residential Care

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Adolescents often use substances to temporarily decrease the stress or anxiety associated with an underlying mental health issue. We understand how concerning this can be, and our team at Rogers can help. Through our Mental Health and Addiction Recovery residential care for 12 to 17-year-olds, we treat the mental health disorder and the use of alcohol, drugs or opioids.

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Check out this link for great resources regarding your athletic teenager.

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By: Drew Watson, MD, MS, FAAP

Mental illness is an extremely common and important issue among teenagers. Although sports and physical activity have tremendous mental health benefits, young athletes are not exempt from the ongoing mental health crisis.

In fact, some aspects of being a competitive athlete like perfectionism, external pressures to perform or severe injuries may increase the risk of mental illness. Improving mental health and well-being, on the other hand, can not only help make young athletes feel better-it can even have important benefits for performance and reducing illness and injury risk.

What's the best way to support your child's mental health?

The single most important things that parents can do is create an environment that promotes conversations about mental health for your child. We can recognize that MENTAL HEALTH IS HEALTH and normalize conversations about it. Bring it up yourself and make yourself available.

Some symptoms of anxiety can include:

significant worries about things before they happen

constant worries or concerns about family, school, friends or activities

fears of embarrassment or making mistakes

low self-esteem and lack of self-confidence

Some symptoms of depression can include:

feeling or appearing depressed, sad, tearful or irritable

loss of interest in friends, academics or activities

changes in appetite and/or weight

sleeping more or less than usual; having more trouble concentrating

having thoughts of self-harm, or even suicide

If you think that your child is struggling, talk with them and help them get help. Encourage athletes to talk about with you or with other family members, friends and healthcare providers. You can also call the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (9-8-8).

If you feel that your child is experiencing a mental health emergency (expressing an intent to harm themselves or others), call 911 or go to the emergency department.

Resources for adolescent athletes & all teens

Here are some helpful resources for families:

If you have any questions or concerns about your child's mental health, don't hesitate to talk with your pediatrician.

More information

About Dr. Watson

Drew Watson, MD, MS, FAAP is a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports Medicine & Fitness. He practices pediatric sports medicine within the Department of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine and Public Health, University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a team physician for the university's athletic department.

American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Sports (Copyright © 2022)

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Today Show : Teen speaks out about Mental Health

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The Troubling Reality Of The American Teenagers’ Mental Health

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How to Help Teens Struggling With Mental Health (Published 2022)

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Answers to common questions about identifying and compassionately addressing issues of anxiety and depression in adolescents.

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Resources - AB Korkor Foundation for Mental Health

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Donate Resources Facebook Twitter Youtube Instagram Linkedin Tiktok In the event of an emergency, dial 911 Crisis Text LineText HOME to 741741 OK2Talk Helpline Teen Helpline1 (800) 273-TALK 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988Chat with Lifeline National Domestic Violence Hotline1-800-799-SAFE (7233)Chat with Hotline Veterans Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1Chat OnlineText 838255 Substance Abuse and Mental ...

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Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.

Mental health is important at every stage of life, from childhood and adolescence through adulthood. Over the course of your life, if you experience mental health problems, your thinking, mood, and behavior could be affected.

Mental Health Conditions

Mental illnesses are disorders, ranging from mild to severe, that affect a person's thinking, mood, and/or behavior. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, nearly one-in-five adults live with a mental illness.

Many factors contribute to mental health conditions, including:

Biological factors, such as genes or brain chemistry

Life experiences, such as trauma or abuse

Family history of mental health problems

Some mental health topics include:

A Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is a mental illness that interferes with a person's life and ability to function. Despite common misperceptions, having an SMI is not a choice, a weakness, or a character flaw. It is not something that just "passes" or can be "snapped out of" with willpower.

View SAMHSA's Public Message about Serious Mental Illnesses.

Early Warning Signs & Symptoms

Not sure if you or someone you know is living with mental health problems? Experiencing one or more of the following feelings or behaviors can be an early warning sign of a problem:

Eating or sleeping too much or too little

Pulling away from people and usual activities

Having low or no energy

Feeling numb or like nothing matters

Having unexplained aches and pains

Feeling helpless or hopeless

Smoking, drinking, or using drugs more than usual

Feeling unusually confused, forgetful, on edge, angry, upset, worried, or scared

Yelling or fighting with family and friends

Experiencing severe mood swings that cause problems in relationships

Having persistent thoughts and memories you can't get out of your head

Hearing voices or believing things that are not true

Thinking of harming yourself or others

Inability to perform daily tasks like taking care of your kids or getting to work or school

Do you think someone you know may have a mental health problem? Talking about mental health can be difficult. Learn about common mental health myths and facts and read about ways to help you get the conversation started.

Tips for Living Well with a Mental Health Condition

Having a mental health condition can make it a struggle to work, keep up with school, stick to a regular schedule, have healthy relationships, socialize, maintain hygiene, and more.

However, with early and consistent treatment-often a combination of medication and psychotherapy-it is possible to manage these conditions, overcome challenges, and lead a meaningful, productive life.

Today, there are new tools, evidence-based treatments, and social support systems that help people feel better and pursue their goals. Some of these tips, tools and strategies include:

Stick to a treatment plan. Even if you feel better, don't stop going to therapy or taking medication without a doctor's guidance. Work with a doctor to safely adjust doses or medication if needed to continue a treatment plan.

Keep your primary care physician updated. Primary care physicians are an important part of long-term management, even if you also see a psychiatrist.

Learn about the condition. Being educated can help you stick to your treatment plan. Education can also help your loved ones be more supportive and compassionate.

Practice good self-care. Control stress with activities such as meditation or tai-chi; eat healthy and exercise; and get enough sleep.

Reach out to family and friends. Maintaining relationships with others is important. In times of crisis or rough spells, reach out to them for support and help.

Develop coping skills. Establishing healthy coping skills can help people deal with stress easier.

Get enough sleep. Good sleep improves your brain performance, mood and overall health. Consistently poor sleep is associated with anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.

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Mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act, and helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make choices.

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Pine Bush Mental Health is a group private practice located in Albany, NY. Originally formed as Mental Health Associates in 1979, the group has been serving the mental health needs of the Capital District community for over 30 years. The group is comprised of independent practitioners representing many areas of expertise, including counseling, psychotherapy, psychiatry (medication management) and marriage and family therapy, along with individualized assessment and treatment planning. The group welcomes clients of all ages children, adolescents, adults and the elderly.

All of our therapists provide a comfortable and confidential atmosphere in which to explore your issues and receive quality, compassionate mental health care.

The office is open Monday -Friday 9am to 5pm with some early morning and evening appointments offered. Please feel free to contact our office for additional information. Our office and the staff will gladly answer questions and assist you in
scheduling appointments.

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Pine Bush Mental Health is a group private practice located in Albany, NY. Originally formed as Mental Health Associates in 1979, the group has been serving the mental health needs of the Capital District community for over 30 years.