Drugs
This substance is associated with memory, learning, and attention problem in adolescents, and can exacerbate symptoms of depression and anxiety.
What is marijuana or cannabis?
This symptom can manifest in teens as persistent irritability, anger, or frustration, rather than just sadness.
What is a change in mood?
The highly addictive chemical, found in both traditional cigarettes and e-cigarettes, can harm the developing brain of teenagers.
What is nicotine?
This mental health issue can be triggered by constant social comparisons to the "highlights reels" of others' lives, leading to feelings of inadequacy.
What is depression or low self-esteem?
This part of the brain, responsible for decision-making and impulse control, is still developing in teenagers and is particularly vulnerable to alcohol's effects.
What is the prefrontal cortex?
In adolescents, this drug category is linked to higher rates of depression, anxiety, PTSD, and a greater overall risk of suicide.
What are opioids?
In adolescents, depression can lead to problems with concentration, low motivation, and fatigue, resulting in this academic issue.
What is a decline in school performance?
Studies suggest that adolescents who use e-cigarettes are significantly more likely to progress to using this more harmful tobacco product.
What are conventional cigarettes?
For adolescents who keep their phones in their bedroom, the blue light from screens and the stress of continuous notifications contribute to this physical problem.
What is sleep deprivation?
IN addition to affecting schoolwork, heavy drinking can damage this brain area, which can lead to memory deficits and blackouts.
What is the hippocampus?
Chronic use of drugs during this developmental period can disrupt the prefrontal cortex, the part of the brain responsible for rational thinking and impulse control.
What is adolescence?
This symptom may manifest as loss of interest or pleasure in activities once enjoyed, including hobbies and spending time with friends.
What is anhedonia?
Until around age 25, the adolescents brain's prefrontal cortex, which controls decision-making and impulse control, is still developing,making it vulnerable to this chemical's effects.
What is nicotine?
This 24/7 harassment on social media can include spreading rumors, posting embarrassing content, and persistent trolling, leading to severe emotional distress.
What is cyber bullying?
Teens are especially prone to this high-risk drinking pattern that involves consuming a large amount of alcohol in a short.
What is binge drinking?
Studies show that using drugs and alcohol for this purpose, also known as self- medication, can offer temporary relief but often worsens underlying mental health conditions over time.
What is coping with metal illness symptoms?
Depressed teens may exhibit changes in appetite or weight, either eating significantly more or less than usual.
What is a change in eating habits?
What is anxiety or irritability?
Spending more time communicating online and less time face-to-face can lead to a reduced ability to pick up on essential nonverbal cues like body language and tone of voice.
What is poor social skills development?
Because of impaired judgment and lowered inhibitions, teenage alcohol use is a significant factor in these events, from car crashes to sexual assaults.
What are risky or violent behaviors?
This is the term for when an adolescent is diagnosed with both a substance use disorder and another mental health condition, such as depression or anxiety.
What is a co-occurring disorder or dual diagnosis?
Difficulty falling sleep, staying asleep, or sleeping too much can be a sign of depression in adolescents.
What are sleep disturbances?
This umbrella term, an acronym for a severe lung injury, has been used by the CDC to describe the illness linked to vaping, with over 2,800 cases reported.
What is EVALI (e-cigarette or vaping-associated lung injury)?
The fear of missing out, or FOMO, drives a compulsive need for constant engagement, an addiction-like behavior that can interfere with schoolwork, sleep, and relationships.
What is problematic social media use or addiction?
Studies show that the younger a person is when they start drinking, the more likely they are to develop this long-term and often chronic condition.
What is alcohol use disorder or addiction?