COMMON MENTAL HEALTH DISORDER AMONG ADOLESCENT

• adolescents are susceptible to mental health problems due to variety of physical, emotional, and social changes that they go through
• common mental health disorder among adolescents

  • depression
  • eating disorder
  • bipolar disorder
  • anxiety disorder
  • attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(adhd)
  • personality disorder
  • substance use disorder
  • schizophrenia
  • internet gaming disorder
• depression


  • kind of mood disorder characterized by feelings of deep sadness and hopelessness which could lead to loss of interest in previously enjoyed activities
  • primary symptoms: moodiness, lost of interest or pleasure in doing previously enjoyable activities, and diminished interest in things
  • secondary symptoms: significant weight of loss or weight gain, insomnia or hypersomnia, psychomotor agitation or retardation, fatigue or loss of energy, feelings of worthlessness or excessive or inappropriate guilt, diminished ability to thinks or concentrate, and suicidal thoughts
• What is an eating disorder?


  A severe and persistent disruption in eating behaviors accompanied by distressing thoughts and emotions
• What are the life-threatening conditions associated with eating disorders?


  They impair physical, psychological, and social functioning
• What are the most common types of eating disorders?

  • Anorexia Nervosa
  • Bulimia Nervosa
  • Binge-Eating Disorder
• Which demographic is more commonly affected by eating disorders?


  Young women, particularly Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa
• What intense fear do people with Anorexia Nervosa experience?


  Fear of gaining weight or becoming fat
• What behaviors characterize Bulimia Nervosa?


  Binge eating secretly followed by purging to get rid of extra calories
• What are some unhealthy practices used by people with Bulimia Nervosa to prevent weight gain?


  • Self-induced vomiting
  • Overuse of dietary supplements or pills
  • Avoidance of large amounts of food
  • Not eating three times a day
  • Extreme exercise
• What characterizes Binge-Eating Disorder?


  Eating a larger amount of food than most people would eat during a discrete period with a lack of control
• How does the eating behavior in Binge-Eating Disorder differ from that in Bulimia Nervosa?


  Binge-Eating Disorder involves lack of control without purging, while Bulimia involves binge eating followed by purging
• bipolar disorder


  • another kind of mood disorder
  • characterized by significant mood swings– emotional high and lows and period of depression
  • people with this kind of disorder may feel ecstatic during periods of mania and could get very down during episodes of depression
  • have inflated self-esteem or exaggerated thoughts
  • have negative impact on sleep, energy, activity, judgment, behavior, and capacity to think clearly
• What is an anxiety disorder?


  It is a kind of mood disorder characterized by feelings of fear and uneasiness during certain situations.
• What are common symptoms exhibited by people with anxiety disorder?


  Symptoms include sweating, nervousness, or rapid heartbeat.
• How is prolonged anxiety related to anxiety disorders?


  Prolonged anxiety can develop into a disorder that affects daily life.
• What percentage of adults are affected by anxiety disorders at some point in their lives?


  Almost 30% of adults.
• How can anxiety disorders affect a person's life?


  They can affect schoolwork and personal relationships.
• What are the common treatments for anxiety disorders?


  They can be treated by psychotherapy and medications.
• What are the characteristics and implications of anxiety disorders?


  • Mood disorder characterized by fear and uneasiness
  • Symptoms: sweating, nervousness, rapid heartbeat
  • Prolonged anxiety can worsen and affect daily life
  • Affects almost 30% of adults at some point
  • Impacts schoolwork and personal relationships
  • Treatable by psychotherapy and medications
• attention deficit hyperactivity disorder(adhd)


  • people with adhd have consistent pattern of exhibiting inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity
  • it's hard for them to finish a task and may feel restless because of constant roaming around, jumping or running
  • he/she can also be impulsive and may not ask permission in case he or she wants to do something
  • negatively impact on academic performance and social functioning