True or False
Anxiety often starts in childhood
True.
Mental disorders are a consequence of bad parenting or personal weakness.
Myth. The main risk factors for mental illness are not bad parenting or personal weakness but rather genetics, severe and prolonged stress, or other environmental influences, and brain chemistry.
An imbalance in what can cause depression?
Chemicals in the brain
One in how many teens has an anxiety disorder
1 in 3
2 in 5
3 in 10
One in 3
What does resilient mean?
Ability to mentally or emotionally cope with a challenge and move forward
Anxiety is the least common mental health disorder
False. Anxiety is the most common affecting over 40 million individuals in the U.S.
Over 50% of teens have been exposed to one traumatic event in their lives.
Fact. 61%
What is the most common mental health diagnosis?
Anxiety Disorders
What are the top five reasons for teen substance use?
What are 2 of the elements of mindfulness
1) pay attention
2) on purpose
3) without judgment
Suicide as the third leading cause of death among teens ages fifteen to nineteen.
False. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death behind accidents.
Mental Health Issues are rare
Myth. Approximately 1 in 5 adolescents between the ages of 15 and 24 report a mental disorder, substance abuse or learning disability
Depressed mood, loss of interest in activities, change in appetite/weight, trouble sleeping, restlessness or slowed movements and thoughts, low energy, feelings of worthlessness, difficulty focusing or making decisions thoughts of suicide or death
Why are teens that suffer from mental health concerns more likely to use substances?
As a coping mechanism to help lessen the symptoms of hopelessness, anxiety, negative thoughts, and/or psychosis.
What are 3 benefits of regularly practicing mindfulness?
Better sleep, better grades, lower stress, better social skills, reduce depression symptoms, healthier emotional expression, higher self esteem, better decision making, increased flexibility, grateful, better memory, better communication, ore empathy, more self acceptance, more self control, stronger immune system, respect for others, better body image, better listening, more body control, more resilient
There are no links between trauma and anxiety.
False. Individuals who have experienced trauma may experience anxiety in a variety of forms from an increase in generalized worries to panic attacks. Individuals may also experience avoidance of social situations that may be more related to trauma symptoms than a fear of embarrassment.
Children and teens are not impacted by mental health concerns bc they don’t have the same stressors as adults.
Myth. Half of all mental health disorders show first signs before a person turns 14 years old
3 symptoms of anxiety
Excessive worry, restlessness, fatigue, trouble concentrating, irritability, muscle tension, trouble sleeping
What part of the brain doesn’t develop until adulthood
a)Front
b)Midbrain
c) Brain stem
The frontal cortex does not finish developing until late 20s to early 30s. This is the part of the brain responsible for decision making.
3 natural ways to lessen symptoms of anxiety
There is no strong correlation between substance abuse and mental illness.
False. Substances are often used as temporary relief from mental health symptoms, but can often lead to additional concerns.
There is no correlation between teens who have experience trauma and having substance abuse problems as adults
Myth. Research has found that up to 59% of adolescents with PTSD go on to develop substance abuse problems. Early traumatic experiences can elevate the risk of addiction as individuals may try to self-medicate or enhance their mood by using drugs and alcohol.
_____________ is the leading cause of disability in the U.S. for ages 15-44
Major Depressive Disorder
Name 2 stressors youth of today face
desire for greater independence, pressure to conform with peers, exploration of sexual identity, and increased access to and use of technology, harsh parenting, bullying, etc.
3 natural ways to lessen symptoms of depression.
CBT
Acupuncture
Exercise
Eating Healthy
Sleep
Take on responsibility
Change negative thoughts
Supplements
Limit caffeine
Avoid alcohol
PMR
Deep breathing