Livingston County Stats
According to data collected from Livingston County youth, what percentage responded that they believe their family has poor family management?
A) 22.5%
B) 35%
C) 12.1%
D) 42%
A) 22.5% responded that they believe their family has poor family management.
What are some examples of nonverbal cues we need to be aware of when communicating with our child?
Body language, crossed arms, facial expression- not appearing angry or confrontational
Very important! 70% of our communication is nonverbal!
Is this typical adolescent behavior or a potential warning sign of a mental health challenge?
Withdrawing from family to spend more time with friends.
Typical adolescent behavior.
True or False: Medication is the only thing that can help someone struggling with mental health.
False.
What is mental health?
According to the CDC, mental health includes our emotional, psychological, and social well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. It also helps determine how we handle stress, relate to others, and make healthy choices
According to data collected on Livingston County youth in 2022, how many youth reported being bullied at school?
A) 29.3%
B) 22.2%
C) 15%
D) 42%
A) 29.3% of youth reported being bullied at school
Unhelpful response
Is this typical adolescent behavior or a potential warning sign of a mental health challenge?
Losing interest in favorite activities and not replacing them with other pursuits.
Potentially warning sign of a mental health challenge.
What is a support system?
A network of people that can provide you with practical or emotional support: friends, family, peers, online communities, etc.
True or False: The teenage years are a critical period of brain development.
True
According to data collected on Livingston County youth in 2022, how many youth reported feeling depressed most days?
A) 12%
B) 24%
C) 34%
D) 45%
C) 34% of youth reported feeling depressed most days
Is this a helpful or unhelpful response:
"I am concerned about you"
Helpful
Which of the following is NOT a potential warning sign of a mental health challenge:
A) Withdrawing from friends, family, and social activities
B) Losing interest in favorite activities and not replacing them with other pursuits
C) Rapid and extreme mood changes that persist
D) Sometimes struggling to complete undesired tasks
D) Sometimes struggling to complete undesired tasks. Its only when a person has difficulty focusing and concentrating across a wide variety of tasks and settings that it may indicate a mental health challenge.
What are some unhealthy ways people manage their mental health?
Drugs/Alcohol
Avoidance
Negative self-talk
Self-harm
Oversleeping
Overeating
At what age is the brain finished developing?
25
According to data collected from Livingston County youth in 2022, how many youth reported feeling at times "I am no good at all"?
A) 17%
B) 24%
C) 33%
D) 40%
D) 40% of youth reported feeling at times "I am no good at all"
Is this a helpful or unhelpful response:
"You'll feel differently tomorrow"
Unhelpful
Claire's mom noticed that Claire has been acting strange lately: having mood swings, not completing her chores, and recently, said she did not want to go to the annual family reunion and instead wanted to go to the mall with her friends. Should Claire's mom be concerned about a potential mental health challenge?
No, mood swings during adolescence are normal due to hormonal changes and emotional development, and it's common for teens to withdraw from family to spend more time with friends.
What are protective factors?
Protective factors include individuals, families or communities that support resilience, help people more effectively manage stressful events, and strengthen other characteristics that minimize the risk of mental health or substance use challenges.
If someone is struggling with a mental health challenge, who can they reach out to for support?
BONUS: Who can you reach out to at Avon CSD for support?
Friends, family, teachers, guidance counselors, coaches, their doctor, a therapist.
Bonus: Teachers, coaches, counselors!
MS: Melanie Resch, Heather Grasso, Maria Panella
HS: Elizabeth Cooke, Amanda Palmer, Jessica Warrington, Marci O'Dell
According to data collected from Livingston County youth in 2022, what percent of youth reported feeling sometimes "life is not worth it"?
A) 27.9%
B) 21%
C) 14.2%
D) 8.1%
A) 27.9% of youth reported feeling sometimes "life is not worth it"
Why is this an example of a helpful response?
"It is hard for me to understand what you are going through but I can see it is distressing for you"
Being nonjudgemental, acknowledging they're feelings that they are struggling, respectful.
Joe has been acting moody for a while now and just overall has not been himself. His mom noticed that he hasn't been spending as much time with his family or even his friends and that he even dropped out of the soccer team, which used to be his favorite thing to do. He doesn't seem to want to do anything. Should Joe's mom be concerned that he is experiencing a mental health challenge.
Yes, Joe's mom should be concerned that he is potentially experiencing a mental health challenge. He is exhibiting persistent mood changes and has isolated from friends and family. He also lost interest in his favorite activity and hasn't pursued other activities.
What are healthy things you can do to improve your mental health?
Talk to someone!
Exercise or go for walks
Spend time with friends or family
Journal, read, or draw
Meditate/yoga
Pick up a new hobby or activity
What are some of the most common mental health issues among teens?
Anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, substance abuse.