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mental Health for 12-18 year olds
Research:
High school can be a breeding ground for individuality and socializing, but it can also contribute to mental health disorders, low self-esteem, and bullying.
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45% of students in high school admit to being stressed almost every day in school. 61% of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 17 feel stress over producing satisfactory grades.
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Globally, one in seven 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 13% of the global burden of disease in this age group.
What causes mental health issues in youth NZ?
Risk factors for mental health issues in young people include events early in life, such as childhood trauma or physical or sexual abuse, poverty and social deprivation.
In 2020, around 11% (or 72000) of young adults aged 15-24 are experiencing psychological distress, up significantly from 5% in 2011/12.(2)
Who is most effected?
Pasifika students had higher wellbeing than NZ European, Asian, and Other students.
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Boys’ wellbeing was no different to girls’ wellbeing.
Māori students had the lowest levels of wellbeing.
The wellbeing of students at decile 4–7 schools was lower than the wellbeing of students at other schools.
Who do they go to for help/relief?
who do students feel pressured by?
what are the types of pressures school creates?
-grade/excelling in school pressure
-peer pressure
-drug/substance use
-body image
-bullying
-sleeping
-homework?
what percentage of students are stressed due to school?
what subject tends to be the worst in terms of homework?
what are the most common mental health issues for students in high school?
Social Media
Does social media effect students mental health?
What effects does social media have on 12-18 year olds?
Drugs/substances for teenagers in Aotearoa
who does drugs?
what percentage of nz teenagers take part in substances/drugs?
what year levels are most likely to take part?
how do people get into it?
why do people do it?
what are the effects on these students?
is it a coping mechanism?
how do people get it?
how educated are you on the effects?
do you or someone you know participate in such activities?
Co-Morbid Substance Use Issues
Unfortunately, many teens with mental illness turn to substance use as a way to cope with their issues. They are at increased risk for using or becoming dependent on alcohol, prescription drugs, street drugs, or even over-the-counter medications.7
Teens struggling with mental illness and substance use require specialized dual diagnosis treatment to help them find alternative ways to cope with their symptoms.7
New Zealand was home to 4.24 million social media users in January 2023, equating to 81.4 percent of the total population.13/02/2023
What are the most common mental health issues?
Depression
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Depression is the most common mental illness there is, a mood disorder affecting an estimated 300 million people worldwide.
More prevalent in women than men,
2) Anxiety
3) Bipolar disorder
4) Schizophrenia and other psychoses
5) Dementia
How to prevent/stay mentally healthy
Tips for staying mentally healthy
Of course the best way to avoid mental health issues before they take hold is to focus on staying mentally (and physically) healthy on a regular basis. Here are some of our top tips for helping you maintain a positive frame of mind:
Don’t bottle things up – make sure you share your thoughts and feelings with friends, family and whānau, or a medical professional. It will help you stay connected, and could relieve any stress or anxiety you may be experiencing.
• Eat well and exercise – good nutritious food doesn’t just keep your body healthy it keeps your brain healthy too. And regular exercise feeds your brain too. Win win.
• Build your self-esteem – feeling good about yourself can make all the difference. So make sure you do all the things in life you want to do, and focus on the positive aspects of your character.
• Try to relax more – set aside time to be with the people you love. Similarly, take some time for you, and pursue the hobbies, sports and interests you enjoy. Or practice some relaxation or mindfulness techniques. You’ll feel all the better for it.
• Get help sooner rather than later – should you notice any sign of mental distress, reach out and address it before it develops into something more serious.
how to help others
https://www.southernhealth.nz/getting-help-you-need/mental-health-and-addictions
questions
what are causes of mental health issues of teens?
safe environement
traumatic experiences
genetics
What are the most common mental health issues in teens?
How many students are directly affected/people in their lives affected by mental health issues?
How does carmel think mental health awareness could be better?
Does gender have anything to do with mental health?
Does school effect peoples mental health?
how can nz teens get educated and get help?
how many people have had to help others with their mental health?
is there enough information on how to help others with mental health issues?