For more information on Teen Suicide call ZES at 866-471-8579. They treat teen girls ages twelve -seventeen that are struggling with depression
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Depression
Depression
/de·pres·sion/
Depression is defined as a mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection, typically also with feelings of inadequacy and guilt, often accompanied by lack of energy and disturbance of appetite and sleep.
Statistics has shown that diagnosis of depression is growing at a very dangerous rate. Globally, depression affects over 350 million people of all ages. Depression has been linked to other negative health outcomes, such as obesity, heart disease, and stroke. Compared to those not affected by depression those who face it are more likely to be unemployed and have a higher chance of divorce.
Most people that suffer from depression do not seek care or attention. Since this is a global issue, many efforts are made to help those who are suffering depression. It is important for those that face depression to find help so that they can overcome this plague that millions of people face.
and possible suicidal threats.
A continued rise in teen suicide rates is concerning mental health
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Mental health
Mental health is “a state of well-being in which the individual realizes his or her own abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively and fruitfully, and is able to make a contribution to his or her community.”1 It is estimated that only about 17% of U.S adults are considered to be in a state of optimal mental health.
The mental health in teenage boys and girls is a crucial issue and concern for parents. Teens, for a variety of reasons, tend to struggle with mental health more than adults or children who have not yet reached their teens. This is because of the turbulent time that comes with adolescence and the individual teen's inability to cope with said turbulence.
Parents of troubled teens who struggle with mental health issues, actually have a plethora of treatment options to choose from. The type of treatment option that best fits the individual teen, greatly depends on the individual teens mental health issues.
professionals, educators, and youth workers. In the past 25 years, while the general incidence of suicide has decreased, the rate for those between 14 and 24 has tripled. It is generally considered to be the second or third most common cause of death among adolescents
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Adolescents
Adolescents
/ad.o.les.cent/
n.Noun
The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the term adolescent as a young person living in the transitional period between the years of puberty and adulthood until they reach the age of full maturity.
Adolescents or teenagers, are living in a turbulent and trying time in a person's lifetime. If ill prepared, teens may flounder or display negative behaviors at home. Adolescents are prone to negative behaviors such as, drug and alcohol abuse and other chemical dependencies, sexual misconduct or acting out, failing grades at school and disrespect towards authority. It is for this reason that parents of adolescents need to be particularly mindful when they reach their teenage years.
If a teenager is struggling during thus time of adolescence it, is crucial for parents to seek the right care for their son or daughter. During this time, people are typically more susceptible to negative behaviors and dangerous habits.
, even though it is seriously underreported. No one has advanced a good theory explaining why troubled teens
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Troubled Teens
Troubled Teens
/trou.bled/ /teens/
n. Noun
A troubled teen is defined as a person that is between the age 13-19 that is beset by problems or conflict.
Every Teenager faces problems that they must encounter in their life. Problems arise in every person’s life both big and small yet sometimes we allow even the most insignificant of problems affect our lives. Sometimes with teenagers they allow trials in their life greatly affect them in negative ways. Typically when a person (typically teenagers) face problems in their lives, the ability to cope with the problem does not exist. When teenagers turn to other things to cope with the feelings of the problems that they usually face things such as drugs and alcohol, pornography, criminal activity, etc.
It is important to find help for troubled teens as soon as possible. There are many different programs that are available to help troubled teens with the problems that they face each with a different approach and nature to the program.
are taking their own lives in greater numbers, but it’s important for everyone to be aware of the problem. No talk of suicide should be taken lightly. It indicates the need for professional help. Any suicidal gesture, no matter how “harmless” it seems, demands immediate professional attention.
Indicators of developing depression in adolescents include: Unhappiness Gradual withdrawal into helplessness and apathy Isolated behavior Drop in school performance Loss of interest in activities that formerly were sources of enjoyment Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, helplessness Fatigue or lack of energy or motivation
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Motivation
/mo·ti·va·tion/
n.Noun
Motivation is defined as the reason or reasons that initiates and guides someone to act, behave or strive to do something that in a particular way.
Motivation can come from anywhere and usually consists of being something inspirational and often time’s goal oriented.
In everyday living motivation is described as the reason someone does something. It is what guides and leads us through our lives. It determines why we act and behave towards activities.
If we can find the right motivation in a way we have the ability to do whatever it is the motivation is directed towards.
Motivation is determined by both internal and external factors that stimulate a certain desire and energy in a person.
Motivation comes from: the intensity of a need or desire, the reward or incentive of an action, and also can come from the expectations a person has on their self or from those that surround them.
Change in sleep habits Change in eating habits Self-neglect Preoccupation with sad thoughts or death Loss of concentration Increase in physical complaints Sudden outbursts of temper Reckless or dangerous behavior Increased drug or alcohol abuse
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Alcohol Abuse
Alcohol Abuse
/al.co.hol/ /a.buse/
The definition of Alcohol Abuse is the intake of a colorless volatile flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks improperly or in a negative view or purpose.
There are many different types of alcohol, and the misuse of these types of substances can be very dangerous and can be the cause of many different problems. This type of abuse can lead to many different types of impairments or distress.
Along with physical problems that can come from recurrent drug abuse there are many other types of problems that can occur. One effect can be a lack of interest in schooling and work. The failure to fulfill roles and obligations in different settings of life can also occur. Also, a poor performance in daily actions that may lead to legal problems.
It is important to face Alcohol abuse as soon as possible and in an appropriate manner. There are many different programs that are available to help fix these types of problems to rehabilitate someone’s life.
Irritability; restlessness More imminent danger signs include: Talking about death and wanting to die Suicidal thoughts, plans, or fantasies Previous suicide attempts Friends who have attempted suicide Giving away personal possessions Telling a friend about suicidal plans Writing a note A recent article by Jane Brody in the New York Times summarized research describing the major risk factors of suicide among young people: Depression – often not recognized.
In younger children and in adolescent girls, it often seems to be that the child is simply angry or sullen. If this lasts more than a week or so with no relief, and if there are other signs of depression – changes in appetite, activity level, sleep pattern; loss of interest in activities that normally give pleasure; social withdrawal; thoughts of death or punishment – it should be taken seriously. Integrity House RTc can help adolescent girls that struggle with teen depression. Substance abuse
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Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse
/sub.stance/ /a.buse/
Substance abuse is defined as the use of a chemical substance that has an effect on humans or animals improperly or in a negative view or purpose.
Substances involve different types of drugs and also alcohol. The misuse of a chemical substance can be very dangerous and can be the cause of many different types of problems such as impairment and also distress.
Along with physical problems that can come from recurrent substance abuse, there are many other problems that can occur. A lack of interest in schooling and work can lead to failure fulfillment of roles and obligations in different settings of life. Also, a poor performance in daily actions can be a cause.
Substance abuse is a problem that is important to deal with in an appropriate manner. There are many different programs that are available to help fix these types of problems to rehabilitate someone’s life.
More information about substance abuse in the US
The national institute on drug abuse characterize substance abuse as, "as a chronic, relapsing brain disease that is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, despite harmful consequences. It is considered a brain disease because drugs change the brain; they change its structure and how it works. These brain changes can be long lasting and can lead to many harmful, often self-destructive, behaviors.'
When pertaining to the adolescent brain and psyche, substance abuse and addiction is one of the most dangerous and common negative behaviors in troubled youth. Teenagers who participate in drug abuse are either not aware of the potential permanent damage they are causing themselves, or simply don't care. It is because of this reason that parents of substance abusing teens need to seek immediate treatment for their son or daughter.
Fortunately for parents, there is a multitude and increasing number of options to choose from in terms of rehabilitation. Furthermore, parents of substance abusing teens need to seek treatment for their teens promptly.
. Sometimes teens try alcohol
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Alcohol
al·co·hol
n.noun
a colorless volatile flammable liquid that is the intoxicating constituent of wine, beer, spirits, and other drinks, and is also used as an industrial solvent and as fuel.
When ingested, alcohol can be a deadly intoxicant. Teens and adults alike are more prone to make fateful and negative choices while drinking alcohol. A deadly intoxicant, alcohol has destroyed and ripped apart the lives of millions and yet, remains to be the drug of choice of troubled teens nationwide.
Teenage minds are not yet able to fully appreciate the dangers that coincide with drinking. When drunk, teenagers commit and act out heinous activities which they would normally never commit or act out. Teenage pregnancy, driving under the influence, fighting and other consequences are more likely to occur while teens drink.
Parents of teenage boys or girls who drink occasionally or struggle with the addiction of alcohol, need to seek immediate treatment for their son or daughter.
or other drugs to relieve depression. Unfortunately the drugs themselves have a depressant effect, and lower inhibitions against self-injurious behavior. Some young people who have never expressed a suicidal thought have taken their own lives when they got drunk to ease the pain of a disappointment or loss. But they only felt worse while drunk, and committed a rash, impulsive act which they wouldn’t have done sober. Behavioral problems – getting in trouble in school or with the law, fighting with parents – are the third risk factor for suicide. We tend to think of potential suicides as sensitive, shy people who are overwhelmed by life. We don’t see the cocky, obnoxious adolescent as potentially self-destructive, even though his behavior – continually getting in trouble, keeping the world at arm’s length – has exactly that effect. I recently re-read The Catcher in the Rye and was amazed to see Holden Caulfield, whom I had so identified myself with, from my now-adult perspective.