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Whats inside
We all need a
little help
sometimes.
What is
Behavioral
Health?
A state of well-being in
which the individual
realizes his or her own
abilities, can cope with
the normal stresses of
life, can work
productively and
fruitfully, and is able to
make a contribution to
his or her community
World Health Organization
adolescence
anxiety.
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Stress
Busters
everyday.
Suicide
Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of
death for teens 15-19 years old in the
United States. While 1,600 teens take
their life each year, surveys show
that many more contemplate, make a
more on
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Talking about suicide does not mean that
you are crazy, and often is related to a
stressful or painful event, such as parents
getting divorced, losing a loved one, or a
relationship that has ended. Suicidal
thoughts can also be related to depression
and anxiety, which are also treatable.
Talking to a professional can help you
work through stressful situations and take
Depression (noun):
800-442-HOPE (4673)
24/7/365
Symptoms: persistent
depressed/irritable/s
ad mood and/or loss
of pleasure/interest in
usual/once enjoyed
activities and four of
the following: 1) major
weight loss/gain,
appetite change, 2)
insomnia or
hypersomnia, 3)
observable
psychomotor agitation
or retardation, 4)
fatigue or loss of
energy, 5) feelings of
worthlessness or
inappropriate guilt, 6)
decreased ability to
think, make decisions,
concentrate, 7)
recurrent
death/suicidal
thoughts or suicide
attempt.
immensely helpful.
http://www.hopeline.com
Depression:
Its not a dirty word anymore.
At least 20% of youth experience what is
called about an episode of major
depression before turning 18. And over
Loving yourself
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Zines from
The Icarus
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20 words or
less about
depression
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Reference: J. Shalwitz, T. Sang, N. Combs, K. Davis, D. Bushman, B. Payne (2007). Behavioral Health: An
Adolescent Provider Toolkit. San Francisco, CA: Adolescent Health Working Group, San Francisco.
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Online resources
Find a therapist or support group:
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Learn/Therapy
Teen Health & Wellness
http://www.teenhealthandwellness.com
Teen Mental Health
http://teenmentalhealth.org
Radical mental health support network, online community,
and alternative media project
http://www.theicarusproject.net
Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network
www.glsen.org
GLBT National Help Center
Its My Life
http://pbskids.org/itsmylife/emotions/index.html
A space for youth and young adults (14-24) to find support
when going through tough times
http://www.mindyourmind.ca
Create a stress relief plan
http://www.glbtnationalhelpcenter.org
Parental separation/divorce
http://teens.familieschange.ca
Medicine Abuse Through the Eyes of a Teen
http://medicineabuseproject.org/resources/out-of-reachmedicine-abuse-through-the-eyes-of-a-teen
http://www2.aap.org/stress/teen1-a.cfm