Religion
Many teens turn to religion for this type of guidance when making decisions about right and wrong.
Moral or ethical guidance.
How many teens in the US are diagnosed with anxiety?
1 in 20 teens are diagnosed with Anxiety.
What racial/ethnic group is most likely to receive necessary mental health care?
White Americans (48%) compared to 31% of Hispanic Americans and 22% of Asian Americans.
How is SES measured / what is included in SES?
Education attainment, occupational prestige, household income, family size, health status (includes a family member with a disability or illness), etc.
LGB students are more likely to drop out of school than heterosexual students, True or False?
True.
(Hutchison & Wood, 2025)
Many teens report that their religious beliefs help them manage this, a common part of adolescent life involving school, relationships, and future goals.
Stress.
What is a leading cause of suicide among teens?
Cyberbullying, bullying, peer pressure, and substance use.
What laws/legislations protect non-Native English speakers in healthcare settings?
Title VI of the Civil Rights Act and the Affordable Care Act both protect individuals rights to free access to an interpreter.
Children and adolescents from low SES are _____ times more likely to experience mental health problems.
2-3 times more likely
How many times more do LGB students face bullying and partner violence?
2x more likely.
(Hutchison & Wood, 2025)
Participation in religious youth groups can strengthen this type of support system, often linked to better emotional well-being among teens.
Social or community support network.
Mental health struggles during adolescence can deeply shape this long-term aspect of development, influencing how teens understand and value themselves.
Self-identity or self-esteem.
What racial/ethnic group has experienced the highest increase in suicide rates from 2010-2020?
American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN), followed by Black Americans.
What number/percentage of youth in Baltimore are living below the poverty line? How is this compared to state and national statistics?
Around 28%, compared to state rate of 10% and national rate of 16%.
The Suicide attempt rate amongst LGB students is how many times higher than heterosexual students?
3x higher.
(Hutchison & Wood, 2025)
What is an event in a teens’ or pre-teen’s life that marks a transition from childhood to adolescence?
A bar/bat mitzvah, confirmation, etc.
In many cultures, the transition to adulthood is marked by significant ceremonies, while in others it is a gradual process.
In 2023, the National Survey of Children’s Health reported how many adolescents among those ages 12-17, had a current, diagnosed mental or behavioral health condition (anxiety, depression, or behavior/conduct problems).
How can structural racism be seen in mental healthcare services for youths?
Misdiagnosis and underdiagnosis of mental health disorders for POC, higher likelihood of arrest and incarceration for mentally ill minority youth in comparison to white youth.
Why does SES matter in discussions about mental health?
Insurance costs, healthcare access and availability, differences in rates or morbidity and mortality, domestic/urban overcrowding, exposure to violence, exposure to drugs and alcohol.
Are LGBTQ+ teens aged 13 and older at a greater risk of attempting/idealizing suicide than LGBTQ+ youth under 13 years old, True or False?
False. LGBTQ+ youth younger than 13 are at a greater risk.
Research suggests that teens with strong religious identities often experience a heightened sense of this, meaning a clear understanding of who they are and what they value in life.
Self-identity or sense of purpose.
Globally, youth 10-19 years old experience a mental disorder, which accounts for how much of the global burden of disease in this age group?
15%.
What are the reasons for the differences in mental health across different races/ethnicities?
Structural racism, racist laws, discrimination, violence, mockery, SES, fear of authority (ex: police brutality, ICE), language barriers, health insurance access, etc.
What are some consequences of a low SES?
Lower educational achievement, poorer living conditions, poverty and poor health, higher levels of behavioral and emotional difficulties, higher rates of aggression, higher incidence of Alzheimer’s disease later in life, elevated rates of morbidity and mortality from chronic diseases later in life.
What percentage of youths identify as LGBTQ+?
About 7-9% (3.2 million)