teenage mental health
True or false: Teens are the age group with the highest rates of suicide.
False: People 85 and older have the highest rate of suicide.
What percentage of adults in the U.S. have an anxiety disorder?
approx. 20%
What is an example of why people don't seek treatment?
Stigma & Judgement from society or religious community, financial access
Common signs and symptoms include: feelings of sadness, hopelessness, fatigue, and irritability.
Depression
What is a common stressor for teenagers?
School pressure, family life, social media
What percentage of the world’s population is affected by mental health issues?
Approx. 25%
True or False: World wide, most people with mental disorders have access to affective care.
False
Common signs and symptoms: trouble remembering key features of a traumatic event, easily startled, or difficulty sleeping.
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
True or False: Girls are twice as likely as boys to have clinical depression.
True
What percentage of adolescents experience mental health issues at some point in their lives?
50%
True or False: Substance use disorder (formerly known as drug addiction) is a mental health disorder.
True
Common signs and symptoms: impulsivity, inattention, and hyperactivity.
Attention-Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder
Name a concerning sign of mental illness in teenagers
Loss of interest in activities that they used to enjoy, low energy, difficulty sleeping or eating
What percent of adults in the United States do not receive treatment for their mental illness.
50-60%
What percentage of deaths worldwide can be attributed to mental disorders: 5.6%, 14.3%, 21.7%
14.3%
Which mental health disorder is characterized by a disconnection from reality (delusions, hallucinations)?
Schizophrenia
What percent of teens will experience depression by the age of 17?
20%
What percentage of U.S. adults experience bipolar disorder at some time in their lives?
2.5% (accept 2-3%)
Which continent, according to a global survey, has the highest suicide rate (linked to mental health issues from social isolation)?
Asia
Common signs and symptoms: fear of losing control, fear of germs, repetitive behaviors that reduce anxiety.