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Improving Teen Mental Health

Improving Teen Mental Health. Presentation for Newark High School Teachers & Staff. TODAY’S PRESENTATION. State of the problem. Treatment. Steps to take. Warning signs. Normal teen development. Types of mental health problems. Referral process.

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Improving Teen Mental Health

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  1. Improving Teen Mental Health Presentation for Newark High School Teachers & Staff

  2. TODAY’S PRESENTATION State of the problem Treatment Steps to take Warning signs Normal teen development Types of mental health problems Referral process Talking to parents Managing the Classroom

  3. Newark High School

  4. No help = Pain Suffering Failing

  5. At least 1 in 5 children and adolescents has a mental health disorder 1 in 10 has a serious disorder 90% of people who develop a mental disorder show warning signs during their teen years

  6. HELP =Better academic achievement Less substance abuse Improved chances for their future

  7. Everyone Can Make a Difference SchoolStaff Parents Every Adult

  8. Teachers’ Critical Role

  9. On the Front Lines Influential Overburdened

  10. Steps Teachers Can Take ACT NOTICE TALK

  11. Angry or aggressivebehaviors

  12. Poorconcentration

  13. Increasedtardiness or absences

  14. Withdrawn Withdrawn

  15. Anxious

  16. Troubled? Typical?

  17. Complex period of rapid change, transition • Challenges: fitting in, defining identity, competing demands (school, home) • Sometimes - other home issues (divorce, violence or substance abuse) • Bottom line: May display alterations of mood, distressing thoughts, anxiety, • and impulsive behavior. TypicalTeens

  18. Experiencing more than normal developmental challenges, inability to form healthy relationships • Without treatment, more likely to have serious problems: • Academic • Relationships • Employment TroubledTeens

  19. What causes mentalhealth disorders? biology + environment

  20. As you NOTICE signs, ask yourself, are they: FREQUENT ? (e.g., student is quiet, withdrawn over multiple days/weeks) EXTREME ? (e.g., violent outburst, aggressive behavior) If either: TALK with student ACT by communicating what you’ve seen/heard with school MH staff

  21. Teen Mental Health Disorders Mood disorders Anxiety disorders Psychotic disorders Behavioral/disruptive disorders

  22. CLINICAL DEPRESSION • Deep despair, sadness, crying • 1 in 13 teens experience symptoms • BIPOLAR DISORDER • Extreme changes from happy to sad • 1 in 100 teens have it • Hard to diagnose, looks like depression

  23. ANXIETY DISORDERS • Overwhelming fear with no cause • Risk is greater with family history • EATING DISORDERS • Unrealistic thoughts about weight • 1 in 20 teens suffer; 90% females • Untreated it can result in hospitalization or death

  24. SCHIZOPHRENIA • Strange thoughts, unusual behaviors • High functioning, then big decline • Distrustful, no longer social, voices • ADHD • Problems paying attention • Can seriously impact ability to learn

  25. OPPOSITIONAL DEFIANT DISORDER • Stubborn, argumentative, hostile • Major distraction in the classroom • CONDUCT DISORDER • Verbal/physical aggression • Junior sociopaths • End up in detention centers

  26. Physicalcomplaints Abuse ofalcohol/drugs Depression Self-injury/ Cutting Threats torun away Aggression Intense fear of becomingobese Frequentoutbursts Nightmares Inability to cope Marked change in school performance Threat to harm self or others Sexualacting out Unusualbehavior

  27. Psychiatrists Psychologists Mental Health Counselors

  28. Psychiatrists Psychologists Mental Health Counselors

  29. School Mental Health Professionals

  30. Therapy, Medication Sometimes combination works best No “silver bullet” or quick fix – timeframe depends on: Severity of disorder Temperament of child Family & school support EFFECTIVE TREATMENT

  31. MEDICATION • Used to: • Improve daily functioning • Prevent serious symptoms • Enable therapy to be more effective • Must be used appropriately and only under care of psychiatrist or other physician

  32. Effective Mental Health Treatment THERAPY Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Family Therapy Group Therapy

  33. PROCESS AT NEWARK HIGH SCHOOL TEACHER identifies a cause for concern in a student TEACHER talks to student or parent Teachers notify Wellness Center Staff School Psychologist, School Social Worker or Interventionist If problem is identified as a behavior/conduct problem, student is sent to ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL or ADVISOR. Wellness Center handles problem or Wellness Center makes referral to Community Resources SOCIAL SERVICES CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER PSYCHOLOGIST PSYCHIATRIST SOCIALWORKER

  34. When help is needed beyond our school... External Referral Process

  35. Managing Disorders in the Classroom Follow good classroom management principles Communicate with others Take care of yourself

  36. Talking with Parents Observablebehaviors Start early Be positive and have perspective Stick together

  37. NOTICE TALK ACT

  38. Changing a Life’s Course

  39. www.healthyminds.org (American Psychiatric Association) Other Resources www.aacap.org(American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry) More Resources for You

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