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Importance of Mental Health among Youth

September 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Article by KevinMoshayedi

Mental health is not merely the absence of mental illness, but it also the ability to cope with the challenges in life. Mental health is as important as physical health to everybody. Youths usually experiment with attitudes, appearances, and behaviors. Most of their experiments are harmless, but some experiments may have terrible results. Children and youths experience mental health problem such as stress, anxiety, harassment, family problems, depression, learning disability, etc. Serious mental health problems, such as self-injurious behaviors and suicide, are increasing among youth. A good mental health is essential for leading a good life. Youth cannot succeed in academic and personal life effectively if they are struggling with a mental health problem, such as depression or unsteady feeling due to academic, social or family pressures. Failure to detect youth’s mental health problem may result in negative consequences such as increased risk for academic failure, social isolation, unsafe sexual behavior, drug and alcohol abuse, suicide attempt, unemployment, and poor health. A recent report says, The rising rates of mental and emotional problems among U.S. children and youngsters signal a crisis for the country. Depression, anxiety, attention deficit, conduct disorders, suicidal thinking, and other serious psychological problems are striking more and more children and youths. Conservative estimates say one in every ten children and adolescents now suffers from mental illness severe enough to cause impairment.” Even if detected earlier, unfortunately many children and youth do not receive the help they need. Some reports are there that most children and youth who need a mental health evaluation do not receive services and that the rates of use of mental health services are also low.Parents and adults must take care of the youth’s mental health. The parents and adults must talk with the youth, be a good role models to them, advice them to choose good friends, and monitor their activities.There is a growing and unmet need for mental health services for children and youth. Mental health services are important for student’s and youth’s success. Prevention programs help in early identification of mental health problems in youth. These programs provide education on mental health issues, violence prevention, social skills training, harassment prevention, suicide prevention, conflict resolution, and screening for emotional and behavioral problems. The Family Guide Web sites are designed for parents and other adults to emphasize the importance of family, promote mental health, and help prevent underage use of alcohol, tobacco, and illegal drugs. Good mental health is very important for youth’s success. In order to emphasize the importance of mental health in youth, the following steps can be taken: Create awareness of child and youth mental health issues; provide a comprehensive guide for effective and meaningful youth meetings for organizations and professionals; and Conduct programs to generate awareness about youth’s mental health in each communities. Awareness about the importance of mental health issues among youth equally important to other physical issues, such as heart disease, AIDS, cancer, etc. Local and state health officials must draw more attention to the importance of mental health treatment of affected children and youths. Attention to youth’s mental health will more effectively improve their life standard. This also positively impacts their academic and personal life achievements. The families, society and youths benefit only when mental health problems in youths are identified and prevented earlier.

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Importance of the Mental Health of Children

August 22, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Article by Jack Clarke

In this complex and changing society it is recommended that parents become aware of the need to safeguard the mental health of children. Mental health, of course, is not just the home environment, but when the family atmosphere is healthy and the relations established within it love, children are likely to develop properly.

The concept of psychological disorder does not admit a single definition. To this must be added that in the continuum normal-pathology is not always easy to pinpoint where health breaks. Often the presence of a cluster of symptoms that create discomfort or interfere with children’s activity can speak of mental disorder. The anomaly occurs in cognitive, emotional, behavioral, social and relational or alters a child’s life considerably.

Mental disorder itself involves a loss of mental balance which limits the possibilities for personal fulfillment. Not to be confused with juvenile psychopathology, very common during the growing stage, as the Onychophagia (nail biting), opposition, lies tiny, poor hygiene, night terrors, etc.., Which may express mild immaturity, anxiety before certain situations or improper acquisition of a habit.

The higher infant-adolescent psychopathology may vary by age and gender, but generally affects aspects such as learning, development, behavior, nutrition, sleep, communication, etc.. The range is so wide that when parents have doubts, what is most appropriate to consult a specialist. Beyond the psychological or medical treatment is essential to involve the family.

Causes of disorders

The study of the causes of mental disorders usually reveals a combination of physical, psychological and social. Sometimes the causes predominantly biological (genetic abnormalities, brain dysfunction, etc.). Sometimes, however, the key is to be found in traumatic childhood experiences relating to assault, neglect, rejection, etc.., Whose negative impact depends partly on the strength of the personality of the child. The mental weakness in the early developmental stages can prevent assimilation of the conflict, which in turn increases the vulnerability and hampers development.

A third group of leading causes of psychopathology can be traced to social experiences. This applies, for example, family situations chaired by excessive rigidity, poor communication, lack of affection, overprotection, and so on. Nor can it ignore the sociocultural environment in the assessment of risks posed to children and adolescents. An environment characterized by corruption, repression, manipulation of mass media, economic poverty, pollution and alienation from nature, the abuse of technology, etc.., Is fertile ground for mental illness.

Clearly, the intervention of social factors is not readily separable from the psychological causes and biological aspects.The weighting of the different dimensions, to the extent possible, would probably require a detailed study of each case.

Family Changes

The family in Western countries are experiencing major changes known to all. Which is to say that the family is not exclusively a traditional system consisting of the father, mother and children born within marriage. The consequences of the conditions under which the family is vary, but it certainly increases as the break in the household, its members will be exposed to a greater number of psychological problems.

The model of family relations chaired by poor communication, the structural weakness or stiffness is one of the real causes of psychopathology in children and adolescents.Parents are now absorbed by the hustle and work the remaining time to devote to their children. Creature comforts at home are not always accompanied by interpersonal quality. A familiar landscape filled with electronic equipment leaves no room for the emotional meeting. In this context of increasing depersonalization find at least the following sources familiar mental disturbance:

*The parental permissiveness established as a reaction to the authoritarianism of the past has proved to be equally harmful to the social and emotional development of children. The structure corresponds to permissive family communities in which parents do not take their responsibilities or establish any kind of rules, which leads children to a dangerous confusion. Consider, for example, alcoholism and other drug dependencies.

*We must also take into account the isolation and individualism emphasized by some technologies (television, internet…) that are often used inappropriately or abused. In these circumstances, it is no wonder that in the younger segments of the population have increased electronic addictions.

*Family disintegration caused by separation or divorce. The consequences of cases vary considerably, but the conflicts and tensions at home can have negative effects on children and may push them toward violence, marginalization, and so on.

*The stress family situations of distress generated by economic requirements, etc.., harms mental health. In fact, children who come from disadvantaged social groups are more likely to experience psychosomatic illnesses: asthma, headaches, intestinal disorders, etc..

*Life events (death of a loved one, sexual abuse, leaving home for a parent, serious illness, addiction of a family member, etc..) also have negative impact on the mental health of children and adolescents.

Mental disorder itself involves a loss of mental balance which limits the possibilities for personal fulfillment. Not to be confused with juvenile psychopathology, very common during the growing stage, which may express mild immaturity, anxiety before certain situations or improper acquisition of a habit.

The higher infant-adolescent psychopathology may vary by age and gender, but generally affects aspects such as learning, development, behavior, nutrition, sleep, communication, etc. The range is so wide that when parents have doubts, what is most appropriate is to consult a specialist. Beyond the psychological or medical treatment, it is essential to involve the family.

Family life requires permanent care, touch, affection, understanding, values, attention to the seemingly trivial, sufficient stimulation and sensitivity to the uniqueness of each child. A family atmosphere of these features lights and gives the child the healthiest personal resources for the adventure of life.

Jack Clarke has been an author and content publisher for the past 12 years. He currently runs several review sites including Bernina Sewing Machines among many others.

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Anger Management For Control Over Children And Their Mental Health

August 17, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Adolescent anger management is becoming more prominent in our society. Traditionally, children who enter this last acute phase of bodily and mental development can go through some rough times. As kids enter their preteen and then their teenage years, chaos can ensue at times for everyone involved. A child or young adult may feel that his or her body and mind are out of control occasionally, and the parents and teachers who supervise children at this age may tend to agree. Anger can spring out of nowhere to challenge innocent requests and reasonable expectations. Yet kids between the age of twelve and sixteen sometimes react in unpredictable ways, surprising those around them and even themselves and requiring the intervention of adolescent anger management strategies.

Today’s teens face even greater pressures than those of the past. By age eighteen, most have witnessed thousands of murders on television and video games. Some are involved in violent or illegal gang activity. Others come from broken homes where domestic violence and substance abuse are the norm. By the time they start going through puberty, their entire existence may seem out of their control, and they may grow increasingly enraged, acting out their anger in antisocial ways that require adolescent anger management.

Adolescent Anger Management and Juvenile Delinquents

Sadly, many teens experience frustrations that drive them to vent anger toward people or things, breaking civil laws. This type of behavior often leads to incarceration, or at the very least, intervention by parents, teachers, law enforcement officials, and juvenile experts who attempt to train children how to respond in age-appropriate ways. Adolescent anger management programs teach kids individually or in peer groups how to identify negative feelings, work through them in the right kind of ways, seek help when needed, and practice more mature behaviors.

During periods of time spent at juvenile detention centers, teens involved in adolescent anger management programs can learn how to improve their behavior in socially acceptable ways. Therapists can help to point out alternative attitudes and behaviors to teens who have never seen positive responses to everyday irritations modeled for them by responsible adults. They may be able to learn directly from the therapist how to manage difficult feelings, and they can read resource materials or visit websites like anger-management-information.com (site is not complete yet) for more information about this condition, and how to address it. They will find others like themselves who are learning how to get along with people and accept the situations that cannot be changed.

Community Adolescent Anger Management Programs

If you have or work with a teenager that is struggling with angry outbursts and a poor attitude, get in touch with a teacher or psychologist at your child’s school or a community social services organization that can direct you to self-help resources or a local adolescent anger management group that might be willing to admit your child. Letting unresolved anger fester or continue to be displayed in dangerous ways can lead to serious consequences. Get your teen the help that is needed for coping with this behavioral disorder.

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Bridging the Gap Between Community and Residential Mental Health Treatment

August 2, 2011 By Leave a Comment

For the past 20 years, especially since the introduction of system-of-care philosophy and practices, there have been tensions between community-based and residential treatment providers that serve children, youths, and families in need of mental health care. Community-based mental health providers have voiced concern that their residential treatment colleagues keep children too long and fail to demonstrate the effectiveness of their services. Residential treatment providers have asserted that their community-based colleagues do not collaboratively support their efforts, assist with discharge planning, or provide intensive service options as necessary follow-up. Families and youth have often expressed mixed reactions and opinions about both sets of mental health providers, asking that all providers become more family driven and youth guided and encouraging them to create a more integrated array of services.

In this climate, made all the more complex as systems vie for limited resources, a group of residential and community-based mental health treatment providers, policymakers, families, and youths, under the auspices of the Center for Mental Health Services, began a dialogue in the fall of 2005 to discuss ways to improve relationships and practice. The result was the initiative now known as “Building Bridges.”

From this dialogue, a group of national leaders in the field of children’s mental health participated in the first Building Bridges summit in June 2006. Inspired by compelling youth and family voices, summit participants drafted and signed a joint resolution of common principles and a shared commitment to a comprehensive, flexible, individualized, strength-based, family-driven, and youth-guided array of culturally and linguistically competent services and supports. More than 20 national mental health organizations and 19 agencies have since endorsed the joint resolution.

Building Bridges calls for restructuring the relationships among residential mental health treatment and community-based providers, families, and youths. The paradigm promotes shared responsibility and shared commitment, regardless of service needs or treatment setting. Accordingly, post-summit activities included identifying residential treatment programs and communities across the country that are implementing innovative practices consistent with the principles of the joint resolution, and seeking input from families and youth about what they consider effective practices.

Among the many promising practices embraced by Building Bridges, the use of child and families teams is fundamental. Teams use a wraparound process that gives treatment planning and service delivery a sense of purpose and accountability. CFTs bring together the expertise of residential treatment and community-based providers and capitalize on the strengths of youth and families as part of a long-term recovery-oriented plan.

Residential treatment programs and their community partners across the nation are improving their efforts to ensure that treatment is family driven and youth guided by implementing practices advocated by Building Bridges such as CFTs; hiring family and youth advocates; developing youth and family advisory councils; providing education and support to increase self-advocacy skills; integrating cultural and linguistic competence; and implementing trauma-informed care, thereby reducing the need for restraint and seclusion.

Advocates and policymakers are recognizing that residential treatment is part of the service array and that coordination and collaboration are essential to improving outcomes.

Below are some ways in which community and residential treatment providers can support the work of Building Bridges:

> Establish relationships and dialogue across all constituent groups, including families, youths, community-based mental health providers, residential treatment providers, advocates, and policymakers.

> Develop protocols and practices to make entry into residential treatment and the transition back to the community a seamless, supportive, and coordinated process.

> Support youths and families during their time in residential treatment programs with participation in community-based mental health programs and support services, thereby facilitating timely and smooth transitions home.

> Continue to implement trauma-informed, family driven, youth guided, culturally and linguistically competent and evidence-based practices.

> Support the development of and become active members of child and family teams.

> Convene meetings and dialogues among constituencies to promote conversations about Building Bridges.

In September 2007, a second summit reinforced the initiative and set an agenda to promote reform across the country. Several workgroups were created, and several products have been developed or are in development: a document on innovative best practices in linking community-based and residential treatment services, a matrix of performance guidelines and indicators, a self-assessment tool for residential treatment and community providers, family and youth “tip sheets,” and research to identify needed fiscal and policy reforms. Plans are underway to continue the important work of this initiative and bring the principles of Building Bridges to a national scale. By collaborating as partners, we can ensure that children, youths, and families thrive.

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The Prevalence of Mental Health Disorders, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders and Mental Illness in Children

June 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Mental health disorders and mental illnesses affect a greater number of children and juveniles than many people are aware of. These emotional and behavioral disorders can have profound negative effects on the growth and development of children, especially when they go unnoticed and untreated. A greater proportion of children and youth in the child welfare and juvenile justice systems have mental health problems than children and youth in the general population.

-50% of children and youth in the child welfare system have mental health problems.
-67% to 70% of youth in the juvenile justice system have a diagnosable mental health disorder.

Prevalence Estimates of Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders In Young People

DISORDER                                            PERCENTAGE OF YOUNG PEOPLE AFFECTED

Learning D/O:                                                                5%
Substance use / addiction disorder:                                  10.3%
CD:                                                                              3.5%
ODD:                                                                            2.8%
ADHD:                                                                           4.5%
Anxiety Disorders (various):                                             8%
Unipolar Disorder:                                                           5.2%
One or more disorders:                                                   17%

(D/O = Disorder; CD = Conduct Disorder; ODD = Oppositional Defiant Disorder; ADHD = Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder Source: Preventing Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People, 2009. National Research Council and Institute of Medicine, of the National Academies.)

Early Detection and Intervention are Critical

The onset of major mental illness may occur as early as 7 to 11 years old.
-Research supported by the National Institute of Mental Health indicates that half of adults with MEB disorders were first diagnosed by age 14 and three fourths were diagnosed by age 24.  
-Factors that predict mental health problems can be identified in the early years, with children and youth from low-income  households at increased risk for mental health problems.  

Age at Onset of First Symptom of Full Psychiatric Disorder, by Age 21

DISORDER                        AVG. AGE OF FIRST SYMPTOM            AVG. AGE OF FIRST DIAGNOSIS

ADHD:                                            Age 5                                                 Age 5
ODD:                                              Age 5                                                 Age 10
CD:                                                Age 6                                                 Age 11
Anxiety Disorders (Various):              Age 7                                                 Age 8
Depression:                                     Age 12                                               Age 15
Substance Abuse:                             Age 14                                               Age 15
Substance Dependence:                    Age 16                                               Age 17
Any Psychiatric Diagnosis:                  Age 9                                                 Age 11

(Source: Preventing Mental, Emotional and Behavioral Disorders Among Young People, 2009. National Research Council and Institute of Medicine, of the National Academies)

Obstacles to Access and Quality in Mental Healthcare

Several federal commissions and workgroups federal task forces have documented the need for improved and expanded mental health services for children and youth.

-It is estimated that less than 1 in 5 of these children receive the appropriate needed treatment  
-Only 15% of youths who had difficulties had parents that actively talked to a health care provider or school staff about their child?s emotional or behavioral difficulties.  

There is not adequate financial support for quality services to prevent and treat mental health problems of children and youth. Many child mental health services are not covered by managed care payers. In 2007, 3.1 million youths, (12.5 percent of 12 to 17 year olds) received treatment or counseling for problems with behavior or emotional disturbances in specialty mental health settings (which include inpatient and outpatient care).

Effective Treatment and Prevention Exists

Clear windows of opportunity are available to prevent MEB disorders and related problems before they occur. An intervention before a disorder manifests itself is possible and offers the best opportunity to protect young people. Effective prevention includes strengthening families by targeting problems, strengthening individuals by building resilience and skills, preventing specific disorders by screening individuals at risk, promoting mental health in schools and promoting mental health through health care and community programs. The key to most approaches is to identify risks (biological, psychological and social factors) that may increase a child?s risk of MEB disorders.

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Could Your Mental Illness Actually Be Physical?

June 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

If you suffer from a mental illness such as anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia, you may have an undiagnosed physical disease. Read on to discover why your mental illness could have a physical cause.

Thyroid Disease

Thyroid disease is a physical disease that can appear to be a mental illness. In hypothyroidism, there is an insufficient production of the thyroid hormone. Some of the physical symptoms include weight gain, cold sensitivity, thinning hair, dry skin, anemia, muscle aches & weakness. The mental symptoms include insomnia, hallucinations, suicidal thoughts and acts, depression, nightmares, paranoia, unstable emotions, suspiciousness and fear. In hyperthyroidism, there is an overproduction of the thyroid hormone. Some physical symptoms include weight loss, feeling overheated, diarrhea, infrequent or absence of menstrual periods, fast heart rate, shaking hands and hair loss. Mental symptoms include nervousness, insomnia, staring gaze, mood swings, impatience, hyperactivity, anxiety and depression.

Gluten Intolerance

Hidden gluten intolerance is a physical condition that can cause the symptoms of mental illness. Common physical symptoms of gluten intolerance include abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, weight loss or gain, hair loss and irritable bowel syndrome. Mental symptoms include behavioral problems in children, autism, Aspergers, learning disabilities, brain fog, anxiety, depression and even the symptoms of schizophrenia. In a person with gluten intolerance, gluten has an opiate effect on the brain, which can cause mental dullness and confusion.

Parasites

A human parasite infection is a physical condition that can appear to be a mental illness. It is estimated that over 50% of Americans are infected with some type of parasite. Physical symptoms are numerous including chronic diarrhea/and or alternating with constipation, multiple food allergies, changes in appetite, sudden weight loss, muscle pain, sore intestines, muscle pain, gurgling intestines, anal itching, yeast infections, itching on the soles of the feet, foul-smelling gas, nausea/vomiting, dizziness, anemia, conjunctivitis (pink eye), palpitations and coughing up bloody sputum (in some cases). Mental symptoms include insomnia, anxiety/irritability, brain fog, depression and poor memory.

Lyme Disease

Lyme disease is a physical disease that can appear to be a mental illness. Lyme disease is an illness caused by a bite from an infected tick. Early physical symptoms are usually flu-like symptoms, localized rash at the site of the bite, headache, fatigue and muscle aches and pains. Later physical symptoms include facial tics, pain or weakness in limbs, poor memory and concentration.  Mental symptoms can include personality changes, symptoms of OCD, paranoia, fear, delusions on account of the effect Lyme disease has on the nervous system. If you have these physical and mental symptoms, get tested for Lyme disease immediately. Left untreated, Lyme disease can cause permanent neurological and mental damage.

Chronic Candida Infection

Chronic candida is a physical condition that can appear to be a mental illness. Candida is yeast that lives normally in the body. However, frequent use of antibiotics can destroy what keeps the yeast in check, which may result in an overgrowth. Some physical symptoms of candida are recurrent yeast infections, athlete’s foot, stomach problems, craving for sweets and alcohol, acid reflux, low libido and itching. Mental symptoms include anxiety, irritability, restlessness, poor memory, brain fog, mood swings, manic depression, depression, delusions and psychosis.

Vitamin B3 Deficiency (Pellagra)

Pellagra is a physical condition that can appear to be a mental illness. A person with a vitamin B3 or niacin deficiency can exhibit physical symptoms such as muscle weakness, red scaly skin, loss of appetite and diarrhea. Mental symptoms can include dizziness, headaches and mental disturbances. Pellagra doesn’t affect many in the US but is common throughout the world.

Vitamin B12 (Folic Acid) Deficiency

Folic acid deficiency is a physical condition that can mimic mental illness. It can occur after surgery that removes part of the intestine. This leads to malabsorption of the vitamin, which can cause physical symptoms such as weakness, paleness, mouth lesions and red sore tongue, restless leg syndrome, nausea & vomiting. Mental symptoms include moodiness, difficulty learning, anxiety, insomnia, problems with coordination, mania, hallucinations, paranoia and psychosis.

Hypoglycemia

Hypoglycemia is a physical disease that can appear to be a mental illness. Hypoglycemia means abnormally low blood sugar and it is a physical illness that mimics mental illness. Physical symptoms of hypoglycemia include weakness, shakiness, fainting and excess sweating. When blood sugar drops, mental symptoms can include anxiety, emotional outbursts, mood swings, excessive crying and the appearance of being under the influence of alcohol.

Heavy Metal Toxicity

Heavy metal toxicity is a physical condition that can appear to be a mental illness. Mercury, lead and arsenic are the most common culprits in heavy metal toxicity. Those with mercury fillings may be at risk. Also, heavy metal toxicity can result from what a person is exposed to at work or during leisure activities. Lead toxicity can lead to physical symptoms such as gastrointestinal problems, headache and convulsions with mental symptoms including anxiety, delusions, nightmares and mental confusion. Arsenic can also produce stomach and neurological problems as well as increased skin pigmentation and a garlic odor on the breath. Mental symptoms include dementia, apathy and anorexia nervosa. Those with mercury toxicity may have a metallic taste in the mouth, an overproduction of saliva, tremors and stomach complaints. Mental symptoms include depression, anorexia, irritability and psychosis.

Histadelia

Histadelia is a physical disease that can appear to be a mental illness. This is a physical condition characterized by too much histamine in the blood. Histadelia affects men more than women. It is estimated that 15-20% of patients who have histadelia have been inaccurately diagnosed with schizophrenia. Physical symptoms include frequent colds, allergies, fast metabolism, thin build, low pain tolerance and excessive sweating. Mental symptoms include strong suicidal tendencies, obsessions, mind blanks, severe depression, hyperactivity and phobias.

If any of the above physical conditions seem familiar to you and you believe you may be suffering from one, do more research and arm yourself with knowledge before going to see your doctor. It is important to get an accurate diagnosis of a physical illness to rule out mental illness. 

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Health and children: Teenage mental illness and suicide rate

June 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Suicidal behaviors in teens is not uncommon and most of the time it’s associated with mental illness and peer pressure. Teens suicide can be prevented and treated and it’s up to parents to keep their child within safe limits. The suicide rate is increasing in some state like California. The number of teenage suicide is also increasing. It’s the family’s responsibility to get the victim help so that they don’t end up in suicide. You should also monitor for their children’s activities so that they don’t try to commit suicide while no one is watching. On 11.22.2008, on Yahoo News, a boy committed suicide while his web-cam is rolling in front of an audience online. He died over taking sleeping pills on purpose.

The audience was not trying to stop him but rather challenge him to do it. They were even laughing and waiting for him to die. Only a few people notify the administrator. The admin called the police and they came but he was already dead. He was a 19 years old boy who has bipolar. This is a rather unfortunate ending for the innocent kids. I don’t think that the forum should have allowed him to do that. They all should have gotten him helped like contacting the moderator. Several weeks ago a teenage boy in California also committed suicide over peer bullying.

He was only 14 years old. I think that parents need to spend more time training their children how to deal with these issues. You should have a conversation about peer pressure and about interpersonal problems with your teenagers because teenagers are far from knowing what to do. I was a teenager once and I can tell you that I was clueless sometimes. It was difficult to go to college or High School not knowing how to deal with those things because teenagers don’t sit down and read self-help book. They have never heard of how to deal with peer pressure and they don’t really train you how to do that at school either. Children are just innocent creatures that haven’t took one psychology class yet. It’s the parent’s responsibility to get this across to their teenagers until it’s too late.

The parent in the 19 years old case didn’t monitor his computer usage. He allowed the kid to be playing with the webcam and be pressured by the live audience. I think the Internet is a great thing but it could also be very unstable place for teenagers because they don’t know what they’re doing. In this case the boy is a bipolar patient too. Bipolar patient tend to be suicidal and having him using the webcam and all of that is not a good idea. Bipolar patient is actually someone that need to be monitor closely so that they don’t do harmful things because they tend to do unsafe things.

You can get your child psychological therapy or medical treatment if they seem to have mental illness. You shouldn’t allow it to continue because it can get worse. You have to make sure that they are taking their medication at all time and that you would supervise their activities. Parents of teenagers should have a session with their kids about teen pressure. It doesn’t take too much just to sit down and talk with your child about how to deal with peer pressure. Peer pressure can be very tough for High School kids. High School should also have some of these sessions at the school meeting to raise awareness about peer pressure. Teen suicide is not uncommon and it’s more so with mentally ill teens. It’s the family responsibility to ensure that their children are counsel about suicide issues and also prevent them in their kids.

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