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Mental Health in Youngsters

This presentation addresses the critical issue of mental health in young people, highlighting the prevalence of conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. It discusses contributing factors like academic pressure, social media, and bullying, as well as the stigma surrounding mental health. The document emphasizes the importance of support strategies, early intervention, and creating supportive environments to empower young people to thrive.

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Mental Health in Youngsters

This presentation addresses the critical issue of mental health in young people, highlighting the prevalence of conditions such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. It discusses contributing factors like academic pressure, social media, and bullying, as well as the stigma surrounding mental health. The document emphasizes the importance of support strategies, early intervention, and creating supportive environments to empower young people to thrive.

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Understanding Mental

Health in Youngsters
This presentation explores mental health in young people. We will
examine challenges and offer support strategies. Our goal is to foster
understanding and promote wellbeing.

- Gaurav, Jayesh, Abhi and Sathwik


Defining Mental Health in Adolescenc

Emotional Well-being Psychological Well-being Social Well-being

Recognizing and managing emotions Positive relationships


Self-acceptance and purpose in life and community
involvement
Mental Health in
Youngsters
Mental health is a critical aspect of emotional,
psychological, and social well-being. Youngsters are
facing a growing crisis. This presentation will cover
prevalence, factors, and support.
Prevalence of Mental Health Condit
Anxiety Disorders Depression ADHD

7.1% of children aged 3-17 3.2% of children aged 3-17 9.8% of children aged 3-17
years have diagnosed anxiety. years have diagnosed years have ever been
depression. diagnosed with ADHD.
Factors Contributing to
Mental Health Issues

1 Academic Pressure 2 Social Media

High expectations and Impact on self-esteem


competition lead to and body image is
stress. substantial.

3 Bullying

Traditional and cyberbullying affect many youngsters.


The Stigma Surrounding Mental Health

1 Social Judgments 2 Discrimination 3 Self-Stigma


Negative attitudes and Exclusion and unfair treatment Internalized shame and secre
stereotypes
Impact on Daily Life

Academic Social Physical Health


Performance Relationships
Sleep
Difficulty Isolation, difficulty disturbances,
concentrating, forming changes in
lower grades connections appetite occur.
result. increase.
Recognizing the Signs:
Identifying Early Warning
Signals
1 Changes in Sleep
Difficulty sleeping or oversleeping can indicate a problem.

2 Withdrawal
Social isolation is a concerning sign.

3 Irritability
Increased anger or mood swings may be present.
The Impact of Social Media
and Technology

Cyberbullying Social Screen Time


Comparison
Online harassment can Excessive use impacts
cause emotional Unrealistic portrayals sleep and mood.
distress. affect self-esteem.
Seeking Help: Options & Resources

1 Therapy

2 Medication

3 Support Groups

4 School Counseling
Creating Supportive
Environments: At Home
and in School
Safe Spaces
Promote open communication without judgment.

Education
Teach mental health awareness and coping strategies.

Inclusion
Foster a sense of belonging and acceptance.
Strategies for Support
and Intervention
Open Communication

Create a safe space for sharing feelings.

Mental Health Education

Promote awareness and reduce stigma in sch

Counseling and Therapy

Provide professional support and guidance fo


individuals.
Resources and Where
to Find Help

1 MentalHealth.gov

U.S. government website for comprehensive


information.

2 NIMH

Research and resources on mental health dis


A Brighter Future:
Empowering Young People
to Thrive
Let's continue to prioritise the mental health of youngsters. Early intervention
and support are crucial. We can empower young people to thrive.

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