How and Where to Get Help For Your Teen’s Mental Health

By Jim WestPublished On: December 10th, 20210.9 min read

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to the U.S. Surgeon General Murthy, symptoms of both anxiety and depression have doubled during this time with about 25% of the youth experiencing depressive symptoms and about 20% experiencing symptoms of anxiety. There has also been a rise in symptoms associated with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). On the brighter side, mental disorders are easy to prevent and treat.

Possible signs that your teen is struggling with their mental health:

Changes in eating and/or sleeping habits
Substance abuse
Prolonged negative moods
Changes in school performance
Excessive worry or anxiety
Hyperactivity
Frequent outbursts of anger
Social Withdrawal

Where to Find Help:

Get a referral from your family doctor
Use Psychology Today to find a counselor.
Get a list of providers from your insurance company
Use your company’s Employment Assistance Program (EAP) for a referral
Find a local teen support group

References:

https://www.hhs.gov/sites/default/files/surgeon-general-youth-mental-health-advisory.pdf

Written by TLC Intern Emma Joseph

https://www.mhanational.org/finding-help-when-get-it-and-where-go

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About the Author: Jim West

Adolescent Expert, Jim West offers expert advice to Local and National TV News & Schools Internationally and provides phone or face-to-face counseling in the Orlando area. Jim is an Author, Communicator, School Consultant, Nationally Certified and State Licensed Counselor and specializes in counseling for Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADD/ADHD) and Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD). Jim has been interviewed for multiple TV, Radio, magazine and newspaper articles. He is president of Total Life Counseling Center and his Total Life approach accelerates the therapeutic & healing process by relating to children, adolescents and adults and incorporating wellness. Jim’s clients travel from all over Florida, England, Georgia, Cayman Islands and the Bahamas as he has been able to treat clients with ADHD, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Depression and more with FDA approved supplements and Dietary Modifications. 85% of his clients have not needed medication or used less medication than when they first came to Total Life Counseling Center.