5 Things You Can do to Help A Teen Struggling with Mental Health

Big Brothers Big Sisters. OF UTAH 5THINGS YOU CAN DO TO HELP A TEEN STRUGGLING WITHMENTAL HEALTH One in every five teens in America between the ages of 13 and 18 suffers from a form of mental illness such as bipolar disorder, anxiety, and depression. 1 Parents/Mentors/Guardians Should Look for Signs of Mental IlIness Some symptoms of mental illness are lack of sleep, loss of interest in regular activities, appetite, weight changes, and extreme moodiness. Caregivers Should Talk to the Teen About the Signs 2 Bringing up a mental health issue in a discussion may feel uncomfortable initially, but it is important in the healing journey. 3 One Should Help the Teen Identify the Problem According to UNICEF, the road to healing starts when the affected teen accepts that they need some help. The Teen Needs a Medical Evaluation 4 Opening up to the problem is critical. The teen must get assistance to open up and get treated. b The Teen Needs a Medical Evaluation Opening up to the problem is critical. The teen must get assistance to open up and get treated. 3 Big Brothers Big Sisters. OF UTAH