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This document discusses mental health issues among teens. It begins by defining mental health and noting that around 1 in 5 teens have a diagnosable mental disorder such as depression or anxiety. Some common disorders discussed include anxiety disorders, depression, eating disorders, substance use disorder, schizophrenia, and ADHD. The document outlines symptoms of these disorders and notes that they are often caused by excessive technology use, social media, academic pressure, and an immature brain. It emphasizes the importance of seeking professional help for mental health issues in teens.

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Mental Health struggles amongTeens BY:Tony Njoroge Certified Addiction Professional 0726575384
What is mental health? • It is a state of mental well- being that enables people to cope with stress of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well to contribute to their community • Mental illness does not discriminate for it affects anyone regardless of the age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity or gender • Issues such as misfortunes, stigma, loneliness and isolation are factors that may contribute to mental ill health • Mental ill health is a physiological or psychological disturbance of the brain when it comes to thinking, behavior, energy or emotion that makes it difficult to cope with the ordinary demands of life
Mental Health inTeens • Today, one in five teens has a diagnosable mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety • These mental disorders are on the rise • In addition to depression and anxiety, teenage mental health issues include trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, and schizophrenia • Furthermore, teenage behavior disorders, such as substance abuse and eating disorders, are also classified as psychological disorders in teens • Adolescence is a time of increasing incidence of several classes of psychiatric illnesses, including anxiety and mood disorders, psychosis, eating disorders, personality disorders and substance abuse.
Anxiety Disorders • Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health disorders among adolescents today • The World Health Organization reports that four percent of 10-14 year-olds, and five percent of 15-19 year-olds experienced an anxiety disorder • Most people develop symptoms of an anxiety disorder before age 21 • Anxiety disorders are not simply isolated feelings of anxiety – they affect one’s day to day living • They are characterized by persistent, excessive fear or worry in situations that are not threatening
Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders among Teens • Constant feelings of apprehension or dread • Restlessness and irritability • Anticipation of the worst possible outcomes • Racing heartbeat and shortness of breath • Upset stomach and fatigue • Insomnia or frequent trouble sleeping • Feeling tense of jumpy N/B: It is recommended that professional treatment is sought out for any of the above, particularly in teenagers Teens’ brains are still in development, so it is important to treat mental health conditions as early as they are detected
Depression • Depression is a disorder that involves recurrent, severe periods of negative mood changes, thought processes, and motivation • It is the second most common mental health disorder in adolescents, affecting three percent of 15 to 19 year-olds globally • In the United States, approximately 13 percent of teens (ages 12 to 17) suffered a major depressive episode in the year 2020 In Kenya, a National Adolescent Mental Health Survey conducted (APHRC, 2022) found the following: • That 44.3% of adolescents had a mental health problem in the past 12 months • That older adolescents had higher prevalence of depression (9.9%) and posttraumatic stress
Symptoms of depression among Teens • Changes in sleep or appetite • Lack of concentration • Loss of energy and motivation • Lack of interest in activities/friendships • Hopelessness • Physical aches, pains, and general ailments • Suicidal thoughts N/B: It is important for parents to act on any symptoms of depression, and to help their teen to see a professional Left untreated, depression can persist into adulthood and/or lead to issues with substance abuse and thoughts of suicide.
Eating Disorders • Teen eating disorders include anorexia,bulimia, and binge-eating disorder • Anorexia nervosa has the highest death rate of any mental disorder, resulting from starvation, metabolic collapse, or suicide • Therefore, it is one of the most dangerous teen mental disorders • Consequently, teen eating disorders produce extreme disturbances in teenage eating behaviors and therefore physical health • These disorders also affect teenage mental health • Eating disorders almost always co-exist with another mental health issue • Hence, adolescents with teen eating disorders tend to be moody, anxious, and/or depressed • Teens with eating disorders are also at greater risk for substance abuse and self- harming behavior.
Substance Use Disorder • Substance use is among the disorders top on the list of teen mental disorders • This is because teens use drugs and alcohol for self-medication for depression, anxiety, trauma,low self-esteem, and other underlying conditions • Substance use becomes an unhealthy and dangerous coping mechanism for symptoms of teen mental disorders • Prolonged use can progress into addiction • Research reports that the following factors increase the likelihood of substance use disorder: • Genetic predisposition, Poor self-image, environment, peer pressure, low religiosity, poor school performance,parental rejection, family dysfunction, abuse, under- or over-controlling by parents, and divorce among others
Teenage Schizophrenia • Schizophrenia is a chronic, lifelong disease • In addition, schizophrenia behaviors begin to develop in adolescence • Symptoms of schizophrenia often start in people who are younger than 30 • Teenagers suffering from schizophrenia have trouble processing personal emotions • They often become completely detached from reality • People with schizophrenia have differences in their brain structures, chemical makeup,and processing abilities • Hence, people with schizophrenia have a difficult time understanding information and processing lessons • As a result, it can be difficult for them to completely take control of the disease • Therefore, the goal of schizophrenia treatment is to help the person understand the disease and work hard to keep it under control
Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder (ADHD) • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is very common among adolescents, and is typically identified early due to this condition’s effects on learning and behavior • Almost 9% of children ages 4 to 17 are estimated to be facing ADHD today • These children may have difficulty paying attention, become easily distracted, and exhibit hyperactive and/or impulsive behaviors CommonsignsofADHDinchildrenandteenagersinclude: • Jumping from activity to activity • Becoming bored with a task quickly and easily • Difficulty focusing on a task or paying attention to others • Trouble completing schoolwork • Difficulty processing information quickly • Trouble sitting still for a period of time • Touching or playing with everything • Acting without regard for consequences • Talking a lot and interrupting others
Other Mental Health Disorders inTeens • Teen trauma and PTSD • Narcissistic personality disorder • Obsessive Compulsive personality disorder • Histrionic personality disorder • Dissociative identity disorder • Gaming disorders
Causes of Mental Health Disorders inTeens • Excessive use of technology • Social media • Academic pressure • Lack of knowledge about the availability of coping skills • Immatureand still developing brain (pre-frontal cortex: controls self- regulation) • Nature deficit disorder (spending lots of time on screens; not spending enough time with nature)
Most important mental health resources • Mental health hospitals • Inpatient mental health treatment • Medical detox from drugs and alcohol • 12- step program • Behavioral health programs • Communityhealth services e.g. psychosocial rehabilitation, peer support services, supported living services • Counseling services • Spiritual counseling
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  • 1. Mental Health struggles amongTeens BY:Tony Njoroge Certified Addiction Professional 0726575384
  • 2. What is mental health? • It is a state of mental well- being that enables people to cope with stress of life, realize their abilities, learn well and work well to contribute to their community • Mental illness does not discriminate for it affects anyone regardless of the age, socioeconomic status, ethnicity or gender • Issues such as misfortunes, stigma, loneliness and isolation are factors that may contribute to mental ill health • Mental ill health is a physiological or psychological disturbance of the brain when it comes to thinking, behavior, energy or emotion that makes it difficult to cope with the ordinary demands of life
  • 3. Mental Health inTeens • Today, one in five teens has a diagnosable mental health disorder, such as depression or anxiety • These mental disorders are on the rise • In addition to depression and anxiety, teenage mental health issues include trauma, Borderline Personality Disorder, and schizophrenia • Furthermore, teenage behavior disorders, such as substance abuse and eating disorders, are also classified as psychological disorders in teens • Adolescence is a time of increasing incidence of several classes of psychiatric illnesses, including anxiety and mood disorders, psychosis, eating disorders, personality disorders and substance abuse.
  • 4. Anxiety Disorders • Anxiety disorders are the most prevalent mental health disorders among adolescents today • The World Health Organization reports that four percent of 10-14 year-olds, and five percent of 15-19 year-olds experienced an anxiety disorder • Most people develop symptoms of an anxiety disorder before age 21 • Anxiety disorders are not simply isolated feelings of anxiety – they affect one’s day to day living • They are characterized by persistent, excessive fear or worry in situations that are not threatening
  • 5. Symptoms of Anxiety Disorders among Teens • Constant feelings of apprehension or dread • Restlessness and irritability • Anticipation of the worst possible outcomes • Racing heartbeat and shortness of breath • Upset stomach and fatigue • Insomnia or frequent trouble sleeping • Feeling tense of jumpy N/B: It is recommended that professional treatment is sought out for any of the above, particularly in teenagers Teens’ brains are still in development, so it is important to treat mental health conditions as early as they are detected
  • 6. Depression • Depression is a disorder that involves recurrent, severe periods of negative mood changes, thought processes, and motivation • It is the second most common mental health disorder in adolescents, affecting three percent of 15 to 19 year-olds globally • In the United States, approximately 13 percent of teens (ages 12 to 17) suffered a major depressive episode in the year 2020 In Kenya, a National Adolescent Mental Health Survey conducted (APHRC, 2022) found the following: • That 44.3% of adolescents had a mental health problem in the past 12 months • That older adolescents had higher prevalence of depression (9.9%) and posttraumatic stress
  • 7. Symptoms of depression among Teens • Changes in sleep or appetite • Lack of concentration • Loss of energy and motivation • Lack of interest in activities/friendships • Hopelessness • Physical aches, pains, and general ailments • Suicidal thoughts N/B: It is important for parents to act on any symptoms of depression, and to help their teen to see a professional Left untreated, depression can persist into adulthood and/or lead to issues with substance abuse and thoughts of suicide.
  • 8. Eating Disorders • Teen eating disorders include anorexia,bulimia, and binge-eating disorder • Anorexia nervosa has the highest death rate of any mental disorder, resulting from starvation, metabolic collapse, or suicide • Therefore, it is one of the most dangerous teen mental disorders • Consequently, teen eating disorders produce extreme disturbances in teenage eating behaviors and therefore physical health • These disorders also affect teenage mental health • Eating disorders almost always co-exist with another mental health issue • Hence, adolescents with teen eating disorders tend to be moody, anxious, and/or depressed • Teens with eating disorders are also at greater risk for substance abuse and self- harming behavior.
  • 9. Substance Use Disorder • Substance use is among the disorders top on the list of teen mental disorders • This is because teens use drugs and alcohol for self-medication for depression, anxiety, trauma,low self-esteem, and other underlying conditions • Substance use becomes an unhealthy and dangerous coping mechanism for symptoms of teen mental disorders • Prolonged use can progress into addiction • Research reports that the following factors increase the likelihood of substance use disorder: • Genetic predisposition, Poor self-image, environment, peer pressure, low religiosity, poor school performance,parental rejection, family dysfunction, abuse, under- or over-controlling by parents, and divorce among others
  • 10. Teenage Schizophrenia • Schizophrenia is a chronic, lifelong disease • In addition, schizophrenia behaviors begin to develop in adolescence • Symptoms of schizophrenia often start in people who are younger than 30 • Teenagers suffering from schizophrenia have trouble processing personal emotions • They often become completely detached from reality • People with schizophrenia have differences in their brain structures, chemical makeup,and processing abilities • Hence, people with schizophrenia have a difficult time understanding information and processing lessons • As a result, it can be difficult for them to completely take control of the disease • Therefore, the goal of schizophrenia treatment is to help the person understand the disease and work hard to keep it under control
  • 11. Attention Deficit Hyper-Activity Disorder (ADHD) • Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is very common among adolescents, and is typically identified early due to this condition’s effects on learning and behavior • Almost 9% of children ages 4 to 17 are estimated to be facing ADHD today • These children may have difficulty paying attention, become easily distracted, and exhibit hyperactive and/or impulsive behaviors CommonsignsofADHDinchildrenandteenagersinclude: • Jumping from activity to activity • Becoming bored with a task quickly and easily • Difficulty focusing on a task or paying attention to others • Trouble completing schoolwork • Difficulty processing information quickly • Trouble sitting still for a period of time • Touching or playing with everything • Acting without regard for consequences • Talking a lot and interrupting others
  • 12. Other Mental Health Disorders inTeens • Teen trauma and PTSD • Narcissistic personality disorder • Obsessive Compulsive personality disorder • Histrionic personality disorder • Dissociative identity disorder • Gaming disorders
  • 13. Causes of Mental Health Disorders inTeens • Excessive use of technology • Social media • Academic pressure • Lack of knowledge about the availability of coping skills • Immatureand still developing brain (pre-frontal cortex: controls self- regulation) • Nature deficit disorder (spending lots of time on screens; not spending enough time with nature)
  • 14. Most important mental health resources • Mental health hospitals • Inpatient mental health treatment • Medical detox from drugs and alcohol • 12- step program • Behavioral health programs • Communityhealth services e.g. psychosocial rehabilitation, peer support services, supported living services • Counseling services • Spiritual counseling