Teenage Mental Health
Name one common mental health issue for teenagers?
Depression, PTSD, Eating Disorders
have a higher chance of substance use disorders and antisocial behaviors
Men
What is one consequence of mental health going untreated?
Homelessness, Incarceration, or Substance abuse, suicide, family disruption, unemployment
_____ is the fourth leading cause of death in student athletes.
Suicide
How people cope with the stresses and activities in their daily lives. Is a person's emotional, psychological, and social well-being
What is Mental Health?
What are the two warning signs of teenagers going through mental health issues?
Weight Loss/Gain and Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse, Alcohol, Drugs, Aggression, Anti-social Behavior are examples of what _____ go through in terms of mental illness
Men
What is an example of a barrier of treatment?
Religious reasons, Financial access, judgement
Name one of female athletes distinct stressors
Sport inequalities, Body dysmorphia, Eating disorders, Hormonal challenges
This president made the National Mental Health Act
President Truman
What is one of the three ways of supporting teenage mental health?
Encouraging to share, Healthy Surroundings, or Foster Self Care
postpartum depression, social media and bullying, location and poverty are all reason why _____ are more depressed
Women
people don’t believe in mental health which discourages individuals from seeking care for mental health issues is an example of what type of barrier?
Religious barrier
What is one way student athletes can deal with pressure?
Change their mindset, mindfulness exercises, talking with a trusted adult or visualizing success.
What year was Electroconvulsive therapy and surgery introduced
1930's
What can make a teenager twice as likely to face mental health issues?
Social media
One of the three ways you can help in terms of gender mental health
Language, Recognize, or Resource
ensuring insurance companies provide equal coverage for mental health and physical health treatments
Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008
What percent of male athletes have depression?
68%
Looked into mental health patients who were grouped into jails in the 1840's
Dorothea Dix