Experts: Pandemic-related mental health issues not going away
Christopher Burke, Executive Director for Newport Healthcare spoke with Connecticut Insider about pandemic related mental health issues.
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How To Care for Your Mental Health as a Parent in the Aftermath of a School Shooting
Tara Krueger, PsyD, National Director of Family Therapy Services at Newport speaks to Well+Good about ways to cope with the aftermath of school shootings.
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I Self-harmed as a Teen—Here’s What I Want Parents To Know
Helene D’Jay, MS, LPC, Clinical Director spoke with Parents about teens and self harm.
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8 Mental Health Benefits of Getting Your Kids Outside, Plus Tips on How to Do It
Newport’s Director of Experiential Learning, Gary Federoff spoke with Healthline about the benefits of getting your kids outside.
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How to Forgive Yourself
Newport Director of Clinical Program Development Heather Hagen, MS, LMFT, offers strategies for self-forgiveness.
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How to Talk to Your Kids About the War in Ukraine
Newport Clinical Services Instructor Jennifer B. Dragonette, PsyD spoke with VeryWell Family about how to talk to kids about the war in Ukraine.
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Teen Girls’ Sexy TikTok Videos Take a Mental-Health Toll
Newport Director of Outpatient Services Crystal Burwell, PhD, spoke with the Wall Street Journal about the emotional repercussions teens experience from posting suggestive videos.
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Does ‘Euphoria’ cause ‘potential negative consequences’ for teens?
Newport Vice President of Residential Services Danielle Roeske, PsyD, spoke with YahooLife about how the HBO show affects teens.
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Messy teens are an adolescent stereotype. Refusing to keep their room neat is often a way for teens to claim their space and declare independence from their parents. However, teens with messy rooms, particularly if the messiness is extreme, may be struggling with a mental health disorder, such as anxiety or ADHD.
The messy room–depression cycle goes both ways. Hence, not only does depression result in teen messiness, a messy room can create stress and other negative emotions. Studies have shown that clutter produces anxiety as well as making people feel depressed. One study of mothers living in cluttered homes found that they had higher-than-average levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Thus, living in a messy room means that a teenager’s nervous system is always in a state of low-grade fight-or-flight.
Making cleaning a family project can help teens clean up and feel better. Cleaning to music, cleaning for just 10 minutes at a time, and inspiring cleaning with some new additions to their rooms are also great tools to help.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #FromAwarenessToAction #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #TeenMess #MessyTeen
Although frustrating regardless, teen anger doesn’t always come from the same place. Sometimes teen anger is an appropriate expression of emotion, while at other times, it may be catalyzed by a mental health disorder.
Sometimes anger is not a natural response to a situation though, but rather a sign that a teen needs anger management tools. Unhealthy anger is when the level of emotion does not match the cause or gets out of control or violent. When a teen gets angry often, that is also unhealthy.
Parents sometimes struggle with how to manage teenage anger. These tips for anger management can help your teen learn positive coping skills to handle their emotions.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #TeenAnger #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #TeenAngst
Messy teens are an adolescent stereotype. Refusing to keep their room neat is often a way for teens to claim their space and declare independence from their parents. However, teens with messy rooms, particularly if the messiness is extreme, may be struggling with a mental health disorder, such as anxiety or ADHD.
The messy room–depression cycle goes both ways. Hence, not only does depression result in teen messiness, a messy room can create stress and other negative emotions. Studies have shown that clutter produces anxiety as well as making people feel depressed. One study of mothers living in cluttered homes found that they had higher-than-average levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Thus, living in a messy room means that a teenager’s nervous system is always in a state of low-grade fight-or-flight.
Making cleaning a family project can help teens clean up and feel better. Cleaning to music, cleaning for just 10 minutes at a time, and inspiring cleaning with some new additions to their rooms are also great tools to help.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #FromAwarenessToAction #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #TeenMess #MessyTeen
Although frustrating regardless, teen anger doesn’t always come from the same place. Sometimes teen anger is an appropriate expression of emotion, while at other times, it may be catalyzed by a mental health disorder.
Sometimes anger is not a natural response to a situation though, but rather a sign that a teen needs anger management tools. Unhealthy anger is when the level of emotion does not match the cause or gets out of control or violent. When a teen gets angry often, that is also unhealthy.
Parents sometimes struggle with how to manage teenage anger. These tips for anger management can help your teen learn positive coping skills to handle their emotions.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #TeenAnger #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #TeenAngst
It's #minoritymentalhealth awareness month and a key time to bring attention to the barriers minority groups have to access mental healthcare.
By 2050, racial and ethnic minorities are projected to become the majority. Yet, the rate in which they seek mental healthcare hasn't increased. How does culture impact teens & families in seeking help?
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #FromAwarenessToAction #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #minoritymentalhealthawarenessmonth #minoritygroups #mmham
It’s the last day of Pride month, but there’s always time to celebrate people’s individuality. This is also an opportunity for parents, guardians, and other ally to take meaningful actions that can support LGBTQ youth further. Below are some action items to help you celebrate pride month in a meaningful way this year:
Connect your teen with LGBTQ-affirming communities like @TheTrevorProject ‘s TrevorSpace, an affirming online community.
Work toward making positive change at the local or national level through organizations like @HumanRightsCampaign and @PFLAG .
Encourage your organization or school to make pronouns an optional field in student/personnel record.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #PrideMonth #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #LGBTQTeens #Pride
For the second year, Newport Healthcare is celebrating #PrideMonth and ongoing allyship with the LGBTQ community through Corporate Partnership with The @TrevorProject, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning young people.
According to The Trevor Project's 2022 survey, 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, and nearly 1 in 5 transgender and nonbinary youth attempted suicide. Sadly, 60% of LGBTQ youth who wanted mental health care in the past year were not able to get it.
The @TrevorProject works to save young LGBTQ lives by providing support through free and confidential crisis intervention programs via a 24/7 phone lifeline, chat, and text services. The organization also runs #TrevorSpace, the world’s largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth, and operates innovative education, research, and advocacy programs.
Take pride in your mental health! Resources are available to support and guide you and your loved one.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #PrideMonth #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #LGBTQTeens #Pride #LoveWins #LoveIsLove
50% of LGBTQIA2+ teens seriously considered suicide during the past year. It is important to note that mental health in this community is not directly related to their gender identity and sexual preferences, but rather the discrimination and lack of acceptance they endure.
Parents, guardians, teachers, and other adult mentors are key to providing support for LGBTQIA2+ teens.
What other ways can a teen's ally make a positive difference in their lives?
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #PrideMonth #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #LGBTQTeens #Pride #LoveWins #LoveIsLove
Body image is one primary area in which teen social comparison leads to negative emotions. When teens compare themselves to curated and filtered photographs of their peers and of celebrities, they often feel inferior. This can lead to lower self-esteem and negative body image.
Furthermore, social media provides forums in which teens can encourage each other in unhealthy and dangerous behaviors. For example, teens with eating disorders or those who self-harm can talk with others about their self-destructive routines.
It’s important that parents help teens develop a healthy relationship with social media—where they can explore and experiment with their identities in a space of their own, without being encouraged to partake in unhealthy and dangerous behavior.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #TeenBullying #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #TeenAngst #SocialMediaUse #TeenSocialMedia
One out of every five teens (ages 12–18) report being bullied at school. Often, parents are unaware of what is happening, and the victims of bullying are too scared, ashamed, or intimidated to report it. Hence, bullying can continue for a long time without adults realizing what’s going on.
Regardless of the type of bullying or the method used, the result is the same: pain, shame, anxiety, and sometimes depression and suicidal ideation. Therefore, it’s important for parents to discuss any apprehension teens have about going to school.
Remember that victims of bullying often hide their pain, so talking about bullying will be most successful if the conversation is indirect. Talk about all aspects of school, and most importantly, make sure your child knows they are loved, and that harm caused to them by others is not their fault.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #TeenBullying #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #TeenAngst #CyberBullying
Rebellion is a natural part of being a teenager and growing up. By rebelling against authority, teenagers are expressing their beliefs and preferences as a distinct person separate from their parents. An important aspect of being a teenager is the process of developing a sense of personal identity.
But a teen’s expressions of rebellion can be difficult for parents to navigate, especially if parents and children have different priorities, values, and expectations of each other. Here are some tips for dealing with a rebellious child while also respecting their need for independence end and autonomy.
It is imperative that parents learn the tools for how to deal with a rebellious teen compassionately and with unconditional love. These can guide teens toward greater self-knowledge, healthy coping mechanisms, and skills for emotional regulation.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #RebelliousTeens #SupportingParents #ParentingTips
Is it teen angst or something worse? Given the ups and downs of teenage emotions, it can be hard for a parent to know whether a teen’s difficult phase is due to teenage angst or depression.
In fact, 40% of parents have a hard time distinguishing between mood swings and teen depression, according to a national poll conducted by the Mott Children’s Hospital.
To distinguish between teenage angst and a mental health disorder, mental health professionals examine three critical areas of concern: Intensity, duration and the domains within behaviors occur. Assessing whether a teen’s emotional angst passes quickly and how acute it is, as well as how many domains it encompasses, provides important information about what they are experiencing.
If emotional angst has progressed to the point that a teen has ongoing, intense symptoms, the best course of action is to access professional help and make sure the teen has a comprehensive mental health assessment. Early diagnosis and treatment of depression and any co-occurring disorders improves treatment outcomes.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #RebelliousTeens #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #TeenAngst
The new high school movie “The Fallout” is raising awareness about what teen trauma can look like in the wake of a tragedy. While the characters from the movie are directly involved in a traumatic event, teens who indirectly experience national tragedies can also experience a long-lasting impact. They can suffer from a form of trauma known as secondary PTSD.
In recent years, explicit media coverage of horrific national tragedies, specifically school shootings, has catalyzed increasing numbers of secondary PTSD cases.
Secondary PTSD can affect every aspect of life. Therefore, early assessment and treatment is essential. In addition, there are several coping strategies that can help both adolescents and adults heal from traumatic stress. These include journaling, practicing self-compassion, seek a support network and unplug from social media for a little while.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #SecondaryPTSD #TeenPTSD #TeenageTrauma #TeenTrauma #fallout #thefalloutmovie
Teenage emotions are notoriously volatile, ranging from angry to sullen and all points in between, sometimes in the space of a single day. In part, the intensity and unpredictability of teen emotions can be attributed to an immature brain.
However, emotional dysregulation (the inability to manage one’s emotions appropriately in a range of situations) can also be a hallmark of many common mental health disorders.
Building skills to support emotional regulation for kids can help prevent or improve these conditions.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #emotionalregulation
Messy teens are an adolescent stereotype. Refusing to keep their room neat is often a way for teens to claim their space and declare independence from their parents. However, teens with messy rooms, particularly if the messiness is extreme, may be struggling with a mental health disorder, such as anxiety or ADHD.
The messy room–depression cycle goes both ways. Hence, not only does depression result in teen messiness, a messy room can create stress and other negative emotions. Studies have shown that clutter produces anxiety as well as making people feel depressed. One study of mothers living in cluttered homes found that they had higher-than-average levels of the stress hormone cortisol. Thus, living in a messy room means that a teenager’s nervous system is always in a state of low-grade fight-or-flight.
Making cleaning a family project can help teens clean up and feel better. Cleaning to music, cleaning for just 10 minutes at a time, and inspiring cleaning with some new additions to their rooms are also great tools to help.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #FromAwarenessToAction #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #TeenMess #MessyTeen
Although frustrating regardless, teen anger doesn’t always come from the same place. Sometimes teen anger is an appropriate expression of emotion, while at other times, it may be catalyzed by a mental health disorder.
Sometimes anger is not a natural response to a situation though, but rather a sign that a teen needs anger management tools. Unhealthy anger is when the level of emotion does not match the cause or gets out of control or violent. When a teen gets angry often, that is also unhealthy.
Parents sometimes struggle with how to manage teenage anger. These tips for anger management can help your teen learn positive coping skills to handle their emotions.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #TeenAnger #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #TeenAngst
It's #minoritymentalhealth awareness month and a key time to bring attention to the barriers minority groups have to access mental healthcare.
By 2050, racial and ethnic minorities are projected to become the majority. Yet, the rate in which they seek mental healthcare hasn't increased. How does culture impact teens & families in seeking help?
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #FromAwarenessToAction #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #minoritymentalhealthawarenessmonth #minoritygroups #mmham
It’s the last day of Pride month, but there’s always time to celebrate people’s individuality. This is also an opportunity for parents, guardians, and other ally to take meaningful actions that can support LGBTQ youth further. Below are some action items to help you celebrate pride month in a meaningful way this year:
Connect your teen with LGBTQ-affirming communities like @TheTrevorProject ‘s TrevorSpace, an affirming online community.
Work toward making positive change at the local or national level through organizations like @HumanRightsCampaign and @PFLAG .
Encourage your organization or school to make pronouns an optional field in student/personnel record.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #PrideMonth #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #LGBTQTeens #Pride
For the second year, Newport Healthcare is celebrating #PrideMonth and ongoing allyship with the LGBTQ community through Corporate Partnership with The @TrevorProject, the world’s largest suicide prevention and mental health organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning young people.
According to The Trevor Project's 2022 survey, 45% of LGBTQ youth seriously considered attempting suicide in the past year, and nearly 1 in 5 transgender and nonbinary youth attempted suicide. Sadly, 60% of LGBTQ youth who wanted mental health care in the past year were not able to get it.
The @TrevorProject works to save young LGBTQ lives by providing support through free and confidential crisis intervention programs via a 24/7 phone lifeline, chat, and text services. The organization also runs #TrevorSpace, the world’s largest safe space social networking site for LGBTQ youth, and operates innovative education, research, and advocacy programs.
Take pride in your mental health! Resources are available to support and guide you and your loved one.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #PrideMonth #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #LGBTQTeens #Pride #LoveWins #LoveIsLove
50% of LGBTQIA2+ teens seriously considered suicide during the past year. It is important to note that mental health in this community is not directly related to their gender identity and sexual preferences, but rather the discrimination and lack of acceptance they endure.
Parents, guardians, teachers, and other adult mentors are key to providing support for LGBTQIA2+ teens.
What other ways can a teen's ally make a positive difference in their lives?
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #PrideMonth #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #LGBTQTeens #Pride #LoveWins #LoveIsLove
Body image is one primary area in which teen social comparison leads to negative emotions. When teens compare themselves to curated and filtered photographs of their peers and of celebrities, they often feel inferior. This can lead to lower self-esteem and negative body image.
Furthermore, social media provides forums in which teens can encourage each other in unhealthy and dangerous behaviors. For example, teens with eating disorders or those who self-harm can talk with others about their self-destructive routines.
It’s important that parents help teens develop a healthy relationship with social media—where they can explore and experiment with their identities in a space of their own, without being encouraged to partake in unhealthy and dangerous behavior.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #TeenBullying #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #TeenAngst #SocialMediaUse #TeenSocialMedia
One out of every five teens (ages 12–18) report being bullied at school. Often, parents are unaware of what is happening, and the victims of bullying are too scared, ashamed, or intimidated to report it. Hence, bullying can continue for a long time without adults realizing what’s going on.
Regardless of the type of bullying or the method used, the result is the same: pain, shame, anxiety, and sometimes depression and suicidal ideation. Therefore, it’s important for parents to discuss any apprehension teens have about going to school.
Remember that victims of bullying often hide their pain, so talking about bullying will be most successful if the conversation is indirect. Talk about all aspects of school, and most importantly, make sure your child knows they are loved, and that harm caused to them by others is not their fault.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #TeenBullying #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #TeenAngst #CyberBullying
Rebellion is a natural part of being a teenager and growing up. By rebelling against authority, teenagers are expressing their beliefs and preferences as a distinct person separate from their parents. An important aspect of being a teenager is the process of developing a sense of personal identity.
But a teen’s expressions of rebellion can be difficult for parents to navigate, especially if parents and children have different priorities, values, and expectations of each other. Here are some tips for dealing with a rebellious child while also respecting their need for independence end and autonomy.
It is imperative that parents learn the tools for how to deal with a rebellious teen compassionately and with unconditional love. These can guide teens toward greater self-knowledge, healthy coping mechanisms, and skills for emotional regulation.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #RebelliousTeens #SupportingParents #ParentingTips
Is it teen angst or something worse? Given the ups and downs of teenage emotions, it can be hard for a parent to know whether a teen’s difficult phase is due to teenage angst or depression.
In fact, 40% of parents have a hard time distinguishing between mood swings and teen depression, according to a national poll conducted by the Mott Children’s Hospital.
To distinguish between teenage angst and a mental health disorder, mental health professionals examine three critical areas of concern: Intensity, duration and the domains within behaviors occur. Assessing whether a teen’s emotional angst passes quickly and how acute it is, as well as how many domains it encompasses, provides important information about what they are experiencing.
If emotional angst has progressed to the point that a teen has ongoing, intense symptoms, the best course of action is to access professional help and make sure the teen has a comprehensive mental health assessment. Early diagnosis and treatment of depression and any co-occurring disorders improves treatment outcomes.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #RebelliousTeens #SupportingParents #ParentingTips #TeenAngst
The new high school movie “The Fallout” is raising awareness about what teen trauma can look like in the wake of a tragedy. While the characters from the movie are directly involved in a traumatic event, teens who indirectly experience national tragedies can also experience a long-lasting impact. They can suffer from a form of trauma known as secondary PTSD.
In recent years, explicit media coverage of horrific national tragedies, specifically school shootings, has catalyzed increasing numbers of secondary PTSD cases.
Secondary PTSD can affect every aspect of life. Therefore, early assessment and treatment is essential. In addition, there are several coping strategies that can help both adolescents and adults heal from traumatic stress. These include journaling, practicing self-compassion, seek a support network and unplug from social media for a little while.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #SecondaryPTSD #TeenPTSD #TeenageTrauma #TeenTrauma #fallout #thefalloutmovie
Teenage emotions are notoriously volatile, ranging from angry to sullen and all points in between, sometimes in the space of a single day. In part, the intensity and unpredictability of teen emotions can be attributed to an immature brain.
However, emotional dysregulation (the inability to manage one’s emotions appropriately in a range of situations) can also be a hallmark of many common mental health disorders.
Building skills to support emotional regulation for kids can help prevent or improve these conditions.
#TeenMentalHealth #MentalHealthAwareness #MentalHealthAdvisory #ParentingTeens #mentalhealthadvocate #mentalhealthsupport #mentalhealthrecovery #mentalwellbeing #mentalwellness #mentalhealthtips #parentingsupport #mentalillness #mentalhealthcare #mentalhealthcheck #emotionalregulation
