Mental Health for Teenagers

  Definition Of Conflict What is conflict? It is disagreement or clash of opinion between people. Conflict is a normal part of life for everyone no matter what age they are. It may occur in any situation i.e. home, school or in society. Conflict may be positive e.g. a debate …

Introduction Learning requires complex skills. Input through vision, hearing, touch, emotion, physical movement and balance will be processed together. To learn, an individual needs to be able to concentrate, remember, analyze and apply i.e. must have cognitive ability. Any problems with the processing the system or getting input will affect …

What does self-esteem mean? Self esteem is a way in which a child values himself. What are the characteristics of children with high self-esteem? These children: Make friends easily Show enthusiasm for new activities Are cooperative and follow age appropriate rules Are able to control their behaviour Play by themselves …

Introduction What are Conduct Problems? Conduct problems refer to behaviors that are problematic to the family and community. These behavior problems include: Aggression to people and animals Destruction of property Cheating and stealing Serious violations of rules Conduct problems can lead to conduct disorder when it involves repeated and consistent …

What is suicide? Suicide is an act of taking one’s own life which results in death. Teenage suicides have a history of: Family conflicts Personal failures Recent loss Difficulty in communicating Substance abuse Previous suicide attempts Why does one attempt suicide? Reasons for committing suicide include: Depression Misunderstanding with parents …

What is self injurious behavior? It is an act where you cause harm to your own body. Why does one commit self injury? The reasons include: A sense of relief from emotional pain To get away from feeling empty and numb As a distraction from negative feelings A cry for …

What is sibling rivalry? It is the jealousy, competition and fighting between brothers and sisters. Sibling rivalry can flare into quarrels and fights. It starts from childhood and continues throughout adolescence and even beyond, if not tackled early. Why does it occur? Jealousy is the basic cause of sibling rivalry. …

Who are the runaways? Runaways are teenagers who leave home without telling their family members and with the intention of not coming back. They will go anywhere, as long as it is a place away from home. Why do teenagers run away? Teenagers run away for various reasons such as: …

What is gender? It is a term related to the “sex” characteristic that has evolved over time as society changes. Sex refers to the biological or genetic makeup – of being a male or female Gender is a technical term that refers to the psychological or behavioral characteristics associated with …

What is conversion? Conversion was once known as “Hysteria”. It is a condition when one loses awareness which is not due to any recognizable medical cause. It is associated with psychological factors. What causes conversion? Conversion can be cause by: Stress Difficulty in expressing feeling Limited coping skills Attention seeking …