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Mental Health
Mental health affects people all around the world and can impact people of all ages in every aspect of their life. Adolescence is a crucial time period for developing social and emotional habits that are important for their mental well-being. According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 7 adolescents (10-19 years) experiences a mental health disorder accounting for 13% of the global burden of disease in this age group (WHO, 2021). Depression, anxiety, and behavioral disorders are among the leading cause of mental health illnesses and disabilities among teens. Below are resources that are useful for students experiencing mental health problems and how parents and teachers can help.
ADHD
For teens:
For parents:
Encouraging Independence in Teens with ADHD
Depression
For Teens:
Depression: What you need to know
Types of Depression & Treatment
For Parents:
Video: Connecting with your teens
Depression in Teens: How Parents can help
For practitioners:
Anxiety
For Teens:
Further information on Anxiety for Teens
For Parents:
Normal anxiety vs. Anxiety Disorder
How to help teens with anxiety
For teachers:
How to talk to your students about anxiety
Video: How to Stay Calm Under Pressure (i.e. Exams)
Bullying
For parents:
Questions to ask your teen if you suspect they are being bullied
Suicidal Ideation
Overview: Suicide Prevention for Teens and Young Adults with Dr.Ali Mattu
How to recognize and talk to suicidal friends
Embracing discomfort in mental health topics
National suicide prevention hotline: 800-273-8255
Illinois suicide prevention hotline: Call 988 or Text 988 or Chat 988lifeline.org/chat
For teens
For parents
Which kids are at the highest risk for suicide?
Testimonials and advice: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MLlpC86ElPg
What parents need to know: Mayo Clinic Stanford Children's Johns Hopkins Medical
How to support your teen: Mayo Clinic Healthy Children
For teachers
Video: The Fight Against Teen Suicide
The Role of High School Teachers
For practitioners
Video: Reframing Negative Thoughts
The Role of High School Mental Health Professionals
Coping With Stress
Narrative Medicine
Narrative medicine encourages children to write or draw pictures about their experiences to help them cope with the stress of hospitalization. The Narrative Medicine Program uses different techniques to encourage children to express their feelings through writing and journaling.
3-Minute Mental Makeover
The 3-Minute Mental Makeover is a narrative medicine technique developed by pediatric cardiologist Dr. David Thoele. Children and their doctors each do a short writing exercise together.
When they talk about what they’ve each written, it helps build trust and understanding between them. Watch the video below to learn more about this simple yet profound practice.
Additional information: https://www.advocatechildrenshospital.com/health-resources/support-services/narrative-medicine
Additional resources for teens struggling with mental health problems
Video: Teen Mental Health: Diverse Communities
Video: Supporting Teen Mental Health
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