https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2 Made with big dreams en-us 2017-12-31 21:24:19 UTC 2025-10-08 11:58:12 UTC hello@padlet.com 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232149 Among people between the ages of 15 and 44, depression is the leading cause of disability, according to adaa.org. Depressive episodes can be very debilitating, and can be associated with anxiety and even suicide. ]]> 2017-12-31 21:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232149 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232155 Bipolar disorder is very connected to anxiety, with many people suffering from both at the same time. Bipolar disorder causes severe mood swings that can strongly impact daily life. ]]> 2017-12-31 21:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232155 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232159 Schizophrenia affects both men and women equally, but men typically begin showing symptoms earlier than women. Even though schizophrenia doesn’t show up until the late teens or twenties, and doesn’t affect as many people, it is still a very serious disorder, and can be debilitating. ]]> 2017-12-31 21:30:25 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232159 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232163 Anxiety is the mental illness with the most amount of sufferers in the United States. Over 40 million American adults have anxiety, yet many don’t receive proper treatment. ]]> 2017-12-31 21:30:37 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232163 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232187 Autism is a developmental disorder. The symptoms of autism usually show up before age 3. Boys are more likely to develop autism, yet girls tend to have more severe symptoms. ]]> 2017-12-31 21:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232187 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232189 Specific phobias show up on average at about age 7, and can be about almost anything. These fears are irrational and cause children to avoid certain situations. Specific phobias persist into adulthood, and affect about 19 million US adults. ]]> 2017-12-31 21:31:45 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232189 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232193 Usually shows up during preschool or elementary school ages. It continues into adolescents and adulthood. ADHD is one of the most common mental disorders seen in children and teens. ]]> 2017-12-31 21:31:59 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232193 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232217 The use and abuse of alcohol and drugs has been seen to increase the risk for mental illnesses, or issues with mental illnesses. In addition, substance abuse has been linked to anxiety, depression and even suicide. According to Sean Covey, drugs such as club drugs can cause anxiety and panic attacks. ]]> 2017-12-31 21:33:16 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232217 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232227 It has been seen that women tend to be affected by mental illnesses more so than men, in some cases nearly twice as much. However like anything there are plenty of exceptions, with many mental illnesses in which males are more impacted. ]]> 2017-12-31 21:33:46 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232227 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232232 Whether it’s while in the womb, while you’re in old age, or anywhere in between, stressful life situations can cause and/or impact mental illnesses. According to mayoclinic.org, “stressful life situations are linked to an increased risk in mental health issues.” ]]> 2017-12-31 21:34:15 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232232 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232235 Recent trends show that children born in more recent decades, are much more likely to develop mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. ]]> 2017-12-31 21:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232235 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232431 Keep notice of what situations may trigger certain anxieties or moods in your children. Simply having a bit of background information can help you to create a plan in the case that something happens, or just the background information about the disorder. ]]> 2017-12-31 21:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232431 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232436 Meeting with a primary care doctor at least once per year can help you to know if what you and/ or you child is experiencing is normal, and what to do if you suspect your child has a mental illness. Getting treatment is very important for mental illnesses, and doctors know how to help. 
*According to mayoclinic.org]]> 2017-12-31 21:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232436 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232439 It’s important to take care of your children, and make sure they are growing up in a comfortable environment. If untreated, these illnesses can impact their life even further by inhibiting their abilities in school, social situations and elsewhere. ]]> 2017-12-31 21:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232439 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232446 Many mental illnesses co-occur with substance use and abuse, so with drugs and alcohol not in the picture, your child is less likely to develop a mental illness and they are more easily maintained. ]]> 2017-12-31 21:49:44 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232446 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232667 I chose this question because I know a lot of people who are affected by mental illnesses. I want to know how they got them, and where those illnesses could have stemmed from. In addition, I plan on having kids at some point in my life, so I want to know how to raise my kids so they have a lesser chance of developing a mental illness. ]]> 2017-12-31 22:02:19 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218232667 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218272539 Almost 30% of adolescents are impacted by anxiety. This can begin with children worrying about how others view them. This like the other disorders continues into adulthood, and can become worse with age especially if not properly treated. ]]> 2018-01-02 01:53:08 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218272539 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218822900 Daller, MD John A. “Mental
Disorders in America.”OnHealth, www.onhealth.com/content/1/mental_disorders_in_america.

]]> 2018-01-04 18:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218822900 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218836126 All visuals are from free and public domain, or student owned. ]]> 2018-01-04 19:44:09 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218836126 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218836899 “Facts & Statistics.” Anxiety and Depression Association of America, ADAA, ADAA, Aug. 2017, adaa.org/about-adaa/press-room/facts-statistics. 

]]> 2018-01-04 19:46:59 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218836899 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218837372 “Mental Illness.” Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 13 Oct. 2015, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/mental-illness/symptoms-causes/syc-20374968.]]> 2018-01-04 19:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218837372 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218838183 “What Causes Mental Illness? Genetics, Environment, Risk Factors - Mental Illness Overview - Other Info.” Edited by Harry Croft, HealthyPlace, 28 Dec. 2015, www.healthyplace.com/other-info/mental-illness-overview/what-causes-mental-illness-genetics-environment-risk-factors/.]]> 2018-01-04 19:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218838183 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218841339 2018-01-04 20:01:41 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218841339 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218842390 2018-01-04 20:05:25 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218842390 15983 https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218843969 People may have phobias of things like jellyfish]]> 2018-01-04 20:10:59 UTC https://padlet.com/15983/dxq4r4qi15e2/wish/218843969