Teen's issues
Psychology Class - Claudia Ocampo
Pregnancy
Symptoms:
Abdominal distention
Breast enlargement and breast tenderness
fatigue
light- headedness or actual fainting
missed period
nausea/vomiting
frequent urinationStatistics:
Pregnancy statistics for teens show that almost 750,000 teenage girls become pregnant each year; almost 60% of these pregnancies result in births. In fact, around 30% of women have been pregnant at least once by the time they reach their twentieth birthday. Less than 20% of these pregnancies were intentionalPossible Solutions:
discuss emotions openly and often
consider practical matters
discuss all options, including abortion and keeping the babyBullying
Statistics:
Cyber bullying statistics refers to Internet bullying. Cyber bullying is a form of teen violence that can do lasting harm to young people. Bullying statistics show that cyberbullying is a serious problem among teens. By being more aware of cyber bullying, teens and adults can help to fight it.
Symptoms:
Unexplainable injuries
lost or destroyed clothing, books, electronics, or jewelry
Frequent headaches or stomach aches, feeling sick or faking illness
Changes in eating habits, like suddenly skipping meals or binge eating. Kids may come home from school hungry because they did not eat lunch.
Difficulty sleeping or frequent nightmares
Declining grades, loss of interest in schoolwork, or not wanting to go to school
Sudden loss of friends or avoidance of social situations
Feelings of helplessness or decreased self esteem
Self-destructive behaviors such as running away from home, harming themselves, or talking about suicide
Possible Solutions:
put together bullying awareness, put together bullying programs, open communication, create empathyCollege/leaving home
Statistics:
Entering into a new environment is a big component of the growth and personal development that students go through during their college experience, says Greene. Some parents are not comfortable with the thought of their child leaving the nest, particularly in cases where the student is the first in the family to attend college. There’s a reason you have become depressed though. You haven’t successfully managed to navigate through the transition into adulthood. The transition is scary for many people and failing to “man up” and transition can leave you in a rut of depression rut for a long time
Symptoms:
Addiction
Confusion
Fear
Loneliness
JoblessnessPossible Solutions:
Be sympathetic
Hide your own extreme emotions
Encourage involvement
Know when garden variety homesickness becomes something else
Stay busy
Don't go home at every chance you get
Communicate with family and friends—often
Realize you're not aloneEating Disorder
Statistics:
• Almost 50% of people with eating disorders meet the criteria for depression.1
• Only 1 in 10 men and women with eating disorders receive treatment. Only 35% of people that receive treatment for eating disorders get treatment at a specialized facility for eating disorders.2
• Up to 30 million people of all ages and genders suffer from an eating disorder (anorexia, bulimia and binge eating disorder) in the U.S.3
• Eating disorders have the highest mortality rate of any mental illness.4Symptoms:
is a potentially life-threatening eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of weight or shape. People with anorexia use extreme efforts to control their weight and shape, which often significantly interferes with their health and life activities.Possible Solutions:
gaining support from a trusted friend, family member, religious leader, school counselor, or work colleague is for many people the first step on the road to recovery. Alternately, some people find it less threatening to confide in a treatment specialist, such as an eating disorder counselor or nutritionist.Relationship
Statistics:
Teens face strong pressures to date, as well as get involved in a romantic relationship. A romantic relationship is one that involves feelings of attraction--physical and friendship. In fact, over half of teens in the United States report dating regularly (casual dates with one or more partners at different times) whereas a third claim to have a steady dating (exclusive) partner. Such relationships are likely to be friendships and/or physical attractions.
Symptoms:
Sadness or hopelessness
Low self-esteem
Sluggishness (less active)
Substance abuse
Spending more time alone (this includes time alone from you as parents and time away from their regular friends)
Decrease in desire to do things they used to like to do (sports, activities, hobbies)
Physical ailments (headaches, appetite problems, sleeping problems)
Problems in school (falling grades, getting into trouble, not paying attention in class)
Talking about death or suicide (never to be taken lightly)
Not caring about appearance
Running away from home
Possible Solutions:
Respect
Safety
Support
Individuality
Communication
Honesty and Trust
Acceptance
Fairness and Equality