Mental health- Teens
These are the 2 most prevalent mental health diagnoses among youth ages 12-17
Anxiety and depression
Twice as many boys as girls age 4-17 are diagnosed and medicated for this disorder
ADHD
Adults need 8 hours of this each day
Sleep
This talk show host and voice of a forgetful fish has opened up about her struggles with depression
Ellen Degeneres
This can lead people to experience feelings of shame, loneliness, and can result in them not seeking mental health treatment
Stigma
More than 70% of youth in the juvenile justice system have this
A diagnosed mental health disorder
This is the most common form of child abuse
Neglect
Getting enough of this vitamin can help us to feel happy
Vitamin D
This performer famous for wearing a meat dress has been diagnosed with PTSD
Lady Gaga
Qualities perceived to be associated with certain groups of individuals is called this
Stereotype
This is how many youth ages 12-18 suffer from a mental health disorder
1 in 5
Boys are 4 times more likely to be diagnosed with this than girls
Autism
30 minutes of this, 3 times per week, can greatly improve overall mental and physical well-beinig
Exercise
This decorated Olympic swimmer has been open about his mental health
Micheal Phelps
This group of individuals is 2.5x more likely to experience depression, anxiety, or substance use disorders
LGBTQ
This is the 2nd leading cause of death among people aged 10-24 in the US
Suicide
A bond between a child and their primary caregiver that has a long-term impact on a child's sense of self, development, growth and future relationships with others.
Attachment
A state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion caused by excessive and prolonged stress
Burnout
This singer who is married to Jay-Z donated $6 million to mental health relief efforts amidst the pandemic
Beyonce
This is the ability to adapt in the face of adversity, trauma, and distress
Resiliency
This is the percentage of students age 14+ with emotional and behavioral health diagnoses that don't graduate from high school
50%
This childhood disorder is characterized by frequent anger, arguing, temper tantrums, spite, and blaming others
ODD
Exercise increases these 3 chemicals, which can help improve mood, reduce stress, and increase energy levels
Serotonin, dopamine, norepinephrine
This singer and actress has shared about her struggles with Bipolar disorder
Demi Lavato
Understanding another person's experience by imagining oneself in that situation is called this
Empathy