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Explanation on how many twenty something year olds feel.

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Finally, the terrible Millennial generation apologizes for being so terrible! We're the worst! Directed by Stephen Parkhurst Starring Sara Jonsson, Nick Schwartz, Ronnie Fleming & Bridget Araujo

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The science behind the twenties brain is still relevantly new. Neuroscientist don't know if this is the last opportunity to capitalize on the final stage of brain development. Or if we need to urge twenty something year old to find a any skilled or non skilled job before their learning curve slows down, or if we need to tell them to explore possibilities. Like with all science we are just going to have to wait and see.

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"Our culture really focuses on youth and success, and many of us feel tha we have to be fabulously successful by the age thirty or we are faliures" (P.285).

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The twenties are an age of self-absorption, of excitement and anxiety about the possibilities ahead, and especially of uncertainty-about jobs, careers, relationships; about who they are, where they're going, and when they'll get there" (P.284).

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People ages 18-34 are grown up yet not quiet yet "grown up"

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Although Sex and the City is a made up comedy. It brings up a lot of real life situations that people in their twenties are dealing with, particularly females. In season one the main character is a "mess-psychologically, emotionally, romantically, and vocationally. She is not alone- hence the popularity in the series" (P.283).

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Taking a gap year prior to college make sense, since the brain is still developing. When they are ready to stat college young adults will be more emotionally and intelectioally mature.

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People who graduate from college don't start becoming "real" adults until at least 2 years in the "real" world. "Their sense of accountability and their communication skills in a professional environment are probably the greatest benefits they get from the whole experience" (P.279)

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There is no clear line of when a brain is mature and developed. However, what studies have shown is that "brain maturation extends well into a person's twenties" (P. 277).

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Teens being tried as adults in adult jails. The U.S is the only country that sentences kids under 18 to life without parole.

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Incarcerated Childhood: US kids prosecuted as adults

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America's prisons are overflowing, but many who are kept behind bars, are just children. Thousands of youths are tried as adults in the U.S. every year - and some are given life sentences in the country's harshest jails. Many then find themselves becoming victims of sexual violence, and suicide.

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"Although adolescents must be held responsible for their actions, they generally lack mature decision-making capability, have an inflated appetite for risk, are prone to influence by peers, and do not accurately asses future consequences" (P.257).

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You only have one brain be careful and get checked if you think your teen may have had a concussion.

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Teens talk about their concussions

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Kids who have experienced a concussion share their stories of injury and recovery, while pediatric experts from Children's Hospital Colorado describe a concussion and explain what to expect during the healing process.

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Click the image below to learn what a concussion is:

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What Is a Concussion? | HEADS UP | CDC Injury Center

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A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury-or TBI-caused by a bump, blow, or jolt to the head or by a hit to the body that causes the head and brain to move rapidly back and forth.

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"There is no concussion-proof helmet, and as doctors and researchers have recently realized, the damage in a young brain from a concussion can just as easily be caused by subconcussive blow to the head" (249).

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"The second highest rate of sports-related concussion in high school after boys' football is girls soccer" (P.241).

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"Given the couple of years' disparity between peak cortical volume in girls versus boys, one might predict that girls, who reach specific levels of cognitive development before boys, could benefit more math and science courses at earlier ages" (237).

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"A rigorous high school curriculum these days require superb attention, planning, and observational skills all of which develop more slowly in boys" (P.234).

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Teen girls are more likely to be better at: *Processing emotional experiences *Organization

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"It is indisputably true that at least in adolescence there are real differences in certain brain functions between males and females. Because of their larger corpus callosum, which means better communication between the brain's two hemispheres, girls may have a greater abillity to switch between tasks than boys" (P. 231).

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"How time spent online affects not only job performance but also relationships and overall quality of life" (P. 224).

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Explination of cyber-bullying through social media and how one can prevent it.

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"Technology can affect a person not only cognitively and emotionally but also legally" (P.219).

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Jacob Cox Brown Oregon Teen Posts Facebook Status About Drunk Driving Gets Arrested

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Responses from teenageers who went 24 hours without any form media:

"Unplugging...felt like turning off a life-support system" "I felt paralyzed-almost handicapped in my ability to live" "I felt as though I was being torttured"

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"The cascade of neuroprocesses that kicks off the brain's reward circuitry and the rush of the pleasure chemical dopamine can be triggered just as easily by the release of the latest iPhone as by alcohol, pot, sex, or a fast car. In some ways, technology is a drug" (P.206).

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To learn more about Schizophrenia click the image below:

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Explore information on schizophrenia, including signs and symptoms, treatment, current science, and clinical trials.

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Depression:
"Adolescent depression is more likely to be chronic and associated with a thirtyfold increase in the risk of suicide" (P.191).

Bipolar:
"Adolescents are more likely to exhibit irritability and aggressive behavior as part of the manic or depressive phase of the illness" (P. 193).

Schizophrenia:
"Schizophrenia is a chronic condition, and treatment us essential" (P.199).

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To learn more about Bipolar click the image below:

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Explore information on bipolar disorder, including signs and symptoms, treatment, current research, and clinical trials.

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To learn more about Depression click the image below:

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Explore information about depression (also known as depressive disorder or clinical depression), including signs and symptoms, treatment, research and statistics, and clinical trials. Examples of depressive disorders include persistent depressive disorder, postpartum depression (PPD), and seasonal affective disorder (SAD).

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To learn more about Eating Disorder click the image below:

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Explore information about eating disorders, including signs and symptoms, treatment, research and statistics, and clinical trials. Examples of eating disorders include anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge-eating disorder.

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To learn more about Anxiety Disorder click the image below:

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Explore information about anxiety disorders, including signs and symptoms, treatment, research and statistics, and clinical trials. Examples of anxiety disorders include generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder.

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To learn more about Conduct Disorder click the image below:

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Conduct disorder is a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in children and adolescents in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated. The child or adolescent usually exhibits these behavior patterns in a variety of settings-at home, at school, and in social situations-and they cause significant impairment in his or her social, academic, and family functioning.

What are the signs and symptoms of Conduct Disorder?

Behaviors characteristic of conduct disorder include:

Aggressive behavior that causes or threatens harm to other people or animals, such as bullying or intimidating others, often initiating physical fights, or being physically cruel to animals.

Non-aggressive conduct that causes property loss or damage, such as fire-setting or the deliberate destruction of others' property.

Deceitfulness or theft, such as breaking into someone's house or car, or lying or "conning" others.

Serious rule violations, such as staying out at night when prohibited, running away from home overnight, or often being truant from school.

Many youth with conduct disorder may have trouble feeling and expressing empathy or remorse and reading social cues. These youth often misinterpret the actions of others as being hostile or aggressive and respond by escalating the situation into conflict. Conduct disorder may also be associated with other difficulties such as substance use, risk-taking behavior, school problems, and physical injury from accidents or fights.

How common is Conduct Disorder?

Conduct disorder is more common among boys than girls, with studies indicating that the rate among boys in the general population ranges from 6% to 16% while the rate among girls ranges from 2% to 9%. Conduct disorder can have its onset early, before age 10, or in adolescence. Children who display early-onset conduct disorder are at greater risk for persistent difficulties, however, and they are also more likely to have troubled peer relationships and academic problems. Among both boys and girls, conduct disorder is one of the disorders most frequently diagnosed in mental health settings.

What does the research say about Conduct Disorder?

Recent research on Conduct Disorder has been very promising. For example, research has shown that most children and adolescents with conduct disorder do not grow up to have behavioral problems or problems with the law as adults; most of these youth do well as adults, both socially and occupationally. Researchers are also gaining a better understanding of the causes of conduct disorder, as well as aggressive behavior more generally. Conduct disorder has both genetic and environmental components. That is, although the disorder is more common among the children of adults who themselves exhibited conduct problems when they were young, there are many other factors which researchers believe contribute to the development of the disorder. For example, youth with conduct disorder appear to have deficits in processing social information or social cues, and some may have been rejected by peers as young children.

Despite early reports that treatment for this disorder is ineffective, several recent reviews of the literature have identified promising approaches treating children and adolescents with conduct disorder. The most successful approaches intervene as early as possible, are structured and intensive, and address the multiple contexts in which children exhibit problem behavior, including the family, school, and community. Examples of effective treatment approaches include functional family therapy, multi-systemic therapy, and cognitive behavioral approaches which focus on building skills such as anger management. Pharmacological intervention alone is not sufficient for the treatment of conduct disorder.

Conduct disorder tends to co-occur with a number of other emotional and behavioral disorders of childhood, particularly Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)and Mood Disorders (such as depression). Co-occurring conduct disorder and substance abuse problems must be treated in an integrated, holistic fashion.
Why are assessment and treatment important?

Assessment and diagnosis of conduct disorder-or any emotional or behavioral disorder of childhood-should be done by a mental health professional, preferably one who is trained in children's mental health. Any diagnosis must be made in consultation with the child's family. The assessment process should include observation of the child, discussion with the child and family, the use of standardized instruments or structured diagnostic interviews, and history-taking ,including a complete medical and family / social history. When assessing and diagnosing any childhood emotional or behavioral disorder, the mental health professional should consider the social and economic context in which a child's behavior occurs.

Accurate assessment and appropriate, individualized treatment will assure that all children are equipped to navigate the developmental milestones of childhood and adolescence and make a successful adaptation to adulthood. Treatment must be provided in the least restrictive setting possible.
What can I do if I'm concerned about a child?

Learn more about conduct disorder, including recent research on effective treatment approaches. Contact NMHA for additional resources on conduct disorder or other emotional or behavioral disorders of childhood.

Consult with a mental health professional, preferably one who is trained in children's mental health.

Explore the treatment options available. Treatment must be individualized to meet the needs of each child and should be family-centered and developmentally and culturally appropriate.

Find a family support group or organization in your community.

Sources
American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. (1997). Practice parameters for the assessment and treatment of children and adolescents with conduct disorder. Journal of the

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, 36 (supplement); 122S-139S.

American Psychiatric Association. (1994). Diagnostic and Statistic Manual of Mental Disorders (4th edition). Washington, DC: American Psychiatric Association.
This Fact Sheet is one in a series of Fact Sheets that Mental Health America has produced on major childhood emotional and behavioral disorders, including bipolar disorder, depression, and anxiety disorders. This Fact Sheet is intended to generally inform the reader about this disorder and is not intended to be a substitute for proper assessment by a trained mental health professional.

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What is Conduct Disorder? Conduct disorder is a repetitive and persistent pattern of behavior in children and adolescents in which the rights of others or basic social rules are violated. The child or adolescent usually exhibits these behavior patterns in a variety of settings-at home, at school, and in social situations-and they cause significant impairment in his or her social, academic, and family functioning.

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Conduct Disorder:
"2 and 5  percent of all teenagers receive this diagnosis" (P.188).

Anxiety Disorder:
"2 and 9 percent of all teens have some kind of anxiety disorder" (P.189).

Eating Disorder:
"Some studies show that half of teens with anorexia Nervosa have considered suicide, and almost 10 percent have actually attempted it" (P.190).

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If you suspect any conerns in changes in your teen you must seek help for your teen.

Verity of emotional/Oppositional states:
*Moodiness
*Sadness
*Rage
*Aggression

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"Behavioral changes that seem to cluster or are associated with other symptoms should raise your level of suspicion that you might be dealing with something more than just a difficult teenager going through a phase" (P.183).

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The Digital Invasion of the Teenage Brain

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The Digital Invasion of the Teenage Brain