Mental health issues are very common. They affect 1 in 5 teens in the United States. This page provides information on the most common mental health concerns faced by teens. If you experience these following concerns, seek help from mental health professionals. You can talk to a school counselor, doctor, or another trusted adult. Our resources page gives further information about mental health providers in Chicago’s Northern suburbs.
Tips: http://www.mhww.org/strategies.html
Ten Tools for Wellness: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/ten-tools
Depression
Identifying Teen Depression and Finding Help: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/depression-teens
Managing Teen Depression: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/teen-depression/index.shtml
National Youth Crisis Hotline:
(800) 442-HOPE (4673)
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:
(800) 273-TALK (8255)
Anxiety
General Information: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/anxiety-disorders
Identifying and Treating Anxiety: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/anxiety-disorders/index.shtml
Understanding Anxiety: http://www.adaa.org/understanding-anxiety
ADHD
Causes and Symptoms: of ADHD in Teens: http://www.crchealth.com/troubled-teenagers/adhd-in-teenagers/
Identifying ADHD: http://www.adhd-institute.com/assessment-diagnosis/symptoms-of-adhd/
Eating Disorders
General Information: https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/eating-disorders/index.shtml
Seven Important Facts: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/7-important-facts-about-eating-disorders
Eating Disorders Teen Hotline:
(866) 628-7494
Substance Abuse
Addiction: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/addictions
Drug Abuse in Teens: https://www.addictioncenter.com/teenage-drug-abuse/
Drug Facts: https://teens.drugabuse.gov/drug-facts
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
More Information: https://www.newportacademy.com/resources/empowering-teens/teen-adolescent-trauma/
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder: http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder
Abuse Victim Hotline:
(866) 662-4535