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Teen Mental Health Problems: What Are The Warning Signs(NAPS)-The teen years can be tough for both parent and child. Adolescents are under stress to be liked, do well in school, get along with their family and make important life decisions. Most of these pressures are unavoidable and worrying about them is natural. But if your teen: is feeling extremely sad, hopeless or·worthless, these could be warning signs of a mental health problem. Mental health problems are real, painful and can be severe. They can lead to school failure, loss of friends, or family conflict. Some of the signs that may point to a possible problem are listed below. If you are a Parent or other caregiver of a teenager, pay attention if your teen: Is troubled by feeling:
Experiences big changes, for example:
Is limited by:
Behaves in ways that cause problems, for-example:
To find help, discuss your concerns with your teen's teacher, school counselor or others such as a family doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, social worker, religious counselor or nurse. Free information about children’s and adolescents' mental health is available through the ·CARING FOR EVERY CHILDS MENTAL HEALTH: Communities Together national public education campaign of the Center for Mental Health Services (CMHS), Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Call SAMHSA's National Mental Health Information Center at 1·800-789-2647; (TDD) 866-889-2647. CA-0023 |
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