Mental Health In Teenagers
By: Linnea Moore (Hour 7)
Media Influences
Dr. House from "House M.D."
This character from the popular show, "House, M.D.", is extremely depressed and shows the bad way to handle mental illness, with drugs and isolation. Influences teenagers by showing them how bad mental illness can be.
"Crazy Train" by Ozzy Osbourne
In this song, Ozzy Osbourne is claiming to be going off the rails of the "Crazy Train," which is non-existant but is an anthem to teenagers. A rather dark song that influences teenagers on how to accept mental illness.
"Girl, Interupted" by Susanna Kaysen
Both a book and a movie, this story revolves around a young woman who is placed in a mental institution. Follows her story through her disease and treatment. Influences by showing the treatment of mental disorders in the past and the stigma created around the mentally ill.
Interpersonal Communication
Parents or Guardians
Counselors and Teachers
Friends
Immediate and Long Term Risk Factors
Immediate Risk Factors
Long Term Risk Factors
Advances
More Informed
In the past half-century, stigma behind mental illness has changed completely. No longer are people locked away in asylums, but people are now able to be treated, and live a normal life.
Better Conditions
Psychiatric patients today are now able to be treated in more regular settings. If a hospital stay is needed, the patient is no longer restrained with belts, but able to relax, and focus on getting better.
Better Medication
Along with better conditions, medicinally, Psychiatry has advanced exponentially. There are now hundreds of medications available to help treating mental illness.
Local Help
Website: http://www.mankatoclinic.com/
Location: 1230 East Main Street, Mankato, MN 56001
Phone: 507-625-1811
Sources
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