Mental Illness in Teens

Here is content taken from www.teenmentalhealth.org

The adolescent years are a critical period of adjustment for both teens and families. Teenagers go through many physical changes during adolescence, but they are also dealing with many mental and emotional changes as well.

As parents and as community members it is important to be aware and understand how teens develop, the challenges that youth face, and the ways in which family can help them stay as physically and mentally healthy as possible. Talking to teens about the issue of mental health can be difficult, but it is the best way to understand what they are going through and if they need to get help.

CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE - www.mentalhealth.org.uk

The emotional wellbeing of children and young people is just as important as their physical health. Most children grow up mentally healthy, but certain risk factors make some more likely to experience problems than others.

Children and young people's negative feelings usually pass. If further help is needed, a range of professionals can offer support, usually through school or on the NHS.

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FACTS FOR FAMILIES

The American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry developed Facts for Families to provide concise and up-to-date information on issues that affect children, teenagers, and their families. Here are the fact sheets that relate to youth and mental illness.

FACTS FOR FAMILIES

Early Adolescent Development
Late Adolescent Development
Helping Teens with Stress
Parenting: Preparing for Adolescence
Panic Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Depression in Children and Adolescents
Bipolar Disorder in Children and Adolescents
ADHD in Children and Adolescents
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder in Children and Adolescents
Teens: Alcohol and Other Drugs
Substance Abuse Treatment for Children and Adolescents: Questions to Ask
Teenagers with Eating Disorders
Teen Suicide
Self-injury in Adolescence

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