The document discusses positive stress known as eustress which provides benefits like mental alertness and motivation to accomplish goals. It then lists 10 potential causes of teenage depression including academic stress, social anxiety, romantic problems, traumatic events, divorcing parents, heredity, family financial struggles, neglect, low self-esteem, and feelings of helplessness. Coping strategies are suggested such as taking breaks, eating well, exercising, relaxing techniques, and talking to others for support. Maintaining a positive attitude can help build good health.
2. What is positive stress ?
Positive stress is called Eustress. It
can give an extra burst of adrenaline
to help you accomplish goals and
meet deadlines. Eustress provides
mental alertness, motivation, and
efficiency. Eustress can increase
self-esteem.
3. 10 Things that may cause
teenage depression
I. Academic Stress – Teens are under an enormous
amount of pressure to succeed academically,
especially as the costs of higher education rise
and more families are reliant upon scholarships
to help offset the expense. Stressing over classes,
grades and tests can cause you to become
depressed, especially if you’re expected to excel
at all costs or are beginning to struggle with your
course load.
4. 2.Social Anxiety or Peer Pressure – During
adolescence, you are learning how to navigate
the complex and unsettling world of social
interaction in new and complicated ways.
Popularity is important to most teens, and a lack
of it can be very upsetting. The appearance of
peer pressure to try illicit drugs, drinking or
other experimental behavior can also be
traumatic for teens that aren’t eager to give in,
but are afraid of damaging their reputation
through refusal.
5. 3.Romantic Problems – In adolescence, romantic
entanglements become a much more prominent and
influential part of life. From breakups to unrequited
affection, there are a plethora of ways in which
budding love lives can cause teens to become
depressed.
4.Traumatic Events – The death of a loved one,
instances of abuse or other traumatic events can
have a very real impact on anyone, causing them to
become depressed or overly anxious. In the
aftermath of a trauma, it’s wise to keep an eye out
for any changes in your behavior or signs of
depression.
6. 5.Separating or Divorcing Parents – Divorced or
separated parents might be more common today than
it was in generations past, but that doesn’t mean that
the situation has no effect on emotional wellbeing.
The dissolution of the family unit or even the divorce
of a parent and step-parent can be very upsetting for
teens, often leading to depression.
6.Heredity – Some people are genetically predisposed
to suffer from depression. If a parent or close relative
has issues with depression, you may be suffering from
a cruel trick of heredity that makes you more
susceptible. Family Financial
7. 7.Struggles – You may not be a breadwinner in your
household or responsible for balancing the budget, but
that doesn’t mean that you’re unaffected by a
precarious financial situation within the family. Knowing
that money is tight can be a very upsetting situation,
especially if you’re worried about the possibility of
losing your home or the standard of living you’re
accustomed to.
8.Physical or Emotional Neglect – Though you may
seem like a fiercely independent being that wants or
needs nothing from your parents, you still have
emotional and physical needs for attention. The lack of
parental attention on either level can lead to feelings of
depression.
8. 9.Low Self-Esteem – Being a teenager isn’t easy on the
self-esteem. From a changing body to the appearance
of pimples, it can seem as if Mother Nature herself is
conspiring against you to negatively affect your level of
self-confidence. When the self-esteem level drops
below a certain point, it’s not uncommon to become
depressed.
10.Feelings of Helplessness – Knowing that you’re going
to be affected on a personal level by things you have no
control over can easily throw anyone into the
downward spiral of depression. Feelings of helplessness
and powerlessness often go hand in hand with the
struggle with depression, and can make the existing
condition even more severe.
9. It’s important that you speak to a medical
professional or your doctor about any concerns you
have regarding your emotional wellbeing, especially
if you suspect that you may be suffering from
depression. Depression is a very real affliction that
requires treatment, and is not something that
should be addressed without the assistance of a
doctor. Your general practitioner or pediatrician
should be able to help you determine the best
course of action if you are dealing with depression,
including referrals to a therapist or medication.
What to do ?
10. When you're feeling anxious or stressed,
these strategies will help you cope:
Take a time-out. Practice yoga, listen to music,
meditate, get a massage, or learn relaxation
techniques. Stepping back from the problem helps
clear your head.
Eat well-balanced meals. Do not skip any meals.
Do keep healthful, energy-boosting snacks on
hand.
11. Get enough sleep. When stressed, your body needs
additional sleep and rest.
Exercise daily to help you feel good and maintain your
health. Check out the fitness tips below.
Take deep breaths. Inhale and exhale slowly.
Count to 10 slowly. Repeat, and count to 20 if
necessary
Do your best. Instead of aiming for perfection, which
isn't possible, be proud of however close you get.
Accept that you cannot control everything. Put your
stress in perspective: Is it really as bad as you think?
12. Welcome humor. A good laugh goes a long way.
Maintain a positive attitude. Make an effort to
replace negative thoughts with positive ones.
Get involved. Volunteer or find another way to be
active in your community, which creates a support
network and gives you a break from everyday stress.
Learn what triggers your anxiety. Is it work, family,
school, or something else you can identify? Write in a
journal when you’re feeling stressed or anxious, and
look for a pattern.
Talk to someone. Tell friends and family you’re feeling
overwhelmed, and let them know how they can help
you. Talk to a physician or therapist for professional
help.
13. KEY MESSAGES
1. Positive attitude for GOOG HEALTH can be built by
By being open minded, & appreciative of others point
of views.
2. Being accountable an accepting failure and success
With equanimity.
3. Being creative & looking an alternative (cost effective/
time/ energy) & easy way of doing things.
4. Being focused on problems ahead reduces anxiety.
5. Cherishing a goal in life an important aspect of
positive growth.
6. Possessing a good sense of humor & being able to
laugh at oneself is a desirable skill.