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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN TEENS

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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN TEENS

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With the ongoing COVID-19, teens nowadays are going through a lot of Mental Health issues. So, today we will discuss this topic and see the mental health issues faced by Teens.https://www.sabahataamir.com/tips-on-grooming…daughters-part-1/ So let’s start.

NOT BEING HAPPY:

The first mental health issue that teens face today is that they are not happy with their lives.

mental health in teens

In the present day scenario, can’t really blame them for having this mental health issue. Seriously who is well mentally in these times?

ANXIETY:

The second mental health issue in teens is the rise of anxiety.

Having anxiety, according to psychologists is pretty much normal and a healthy function that helps us in protecting ourselves from future problems or external

threats.https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2019/02/18/under-pressure-lisa-damour-book/2836206002/

SUICIDE:

Another mental health issue faced by teens is the thought of suicide that keeps occurring in their minds.

MENTAL HEALTH

Since the coming of COVID and its effects, the lives of teens have changed a great deal.

The once lively teens are now more prone to think about dying or committing suicide. An alarming situation for the parents to tackle.

FINANCIAL CONCERNS:

The fourth mental health issue is the concern regarding finances. Since the COVID has greatly struck businesses, the teens have this feeling of not having enough lurking over their heads which is overall affecting their health too.

EATING DISORDERS/DIETS

The fifth mental health issue in teens relates to their diets, their eating habits.

Most teens have taken after the frenzy to become a skeleton, thanks to the wide use of social media and free knowledge of dangerous theories regarding weight sitting around to grasp some attention.

POOR HYGIENE LEVELS:

Yet, another mental issue related to teens consists of hygiene levels.

Not going to school or to places where the grooming element matters, the teens have taken tonight suits and pajamas, throwing away their basic habits of hygiene and getting ready every day.

INTEREST IN STUDIES:

The seventh mental health issue in teens deals with their lost interest in their studies.

Face-to-face classes were a sense of joy for many but many students used to the idea of classroom teachings cannot digest the idea of studying online.

Many excelling students have become a failure in their own eyes which is a great source of depression for them.

SOCIAL ISOLATION:

The eighth mental health issue in teens is the social isolation that they have faced for a long.

MENTAL HEALTH

Most of the teens have become introverts, unable to communicate with anyone around or even barely speaking with family.

SLEEP PATTERN:

And Lastly, they no longer follow a pattern for sleeping. Most of them remain awake all night and use the tabs for watching programs or either listening to the music of their choice.

Many, many precious hours are going to waste due to these mental health issues.

In the end, I would say it is never late to find the source of each of these mental issues and treat them accordingly. The help of a psychiatrist/child counselor in a rightful manner can save many lives from going to waste.

Think about it. Until next time, stay safe and healthy.

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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN ELDERLY POPULATION

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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN THE ELDERLY POPULATION

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According to researchers, there is an ongoing increase in the population of the Elderly which will further increase by the year 2050 say about 16.5.

With the increase in the elderly population, so are the mental health issues related to them on the rise.https://www.sabahataamir.com/health-issues-of-ageing-women/

Today, I will unveil these mental health issues related to the elderly population. So let’s start.

LONELINESS AND SOCIAL ISOLATION:

The first mental health issue associated with the elderly population is loneliness. Mostly, the older population is more at an increased risk for loneliness and social isolation.

They are more likely to face factors such as living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness, and hearing loss.

Loneliness is the feeling of being alone, regardless of the amount of social contact.

DEMENTIA:

Secondly, Dementia too is one of the mental issues in the elderly population.

Generally, Dementia is the loss of memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia.

With Dementia, a person’s life is mostly compromised as one can only lead the post elderly life through proper Nurse care.

ANXIETY:

Another mental health issue associated with elderly people is Anxiety. They are prone to more anxiety disorders due to the loss of loved ones.

They suffer from more pain and chronic conditions and are often on multiple medications that might accelerate anxiety.

Elderly people having Dementia, are prone to more anxiety as they fear the loss of losing their independence and the ability to make decisions.

DEPRESSION:

Thirdly is Depression; which too is one of the mental health issues. It can cause great suffering and lead to impaired functioning in daily life.

Unipolar depression occurs in 7% of the general older population and it accounts for 5.7% of YLDs(year of life lost disability) among those over 60 years old.https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-of-older-adults

Depression is both underdiagnosed and undertreated in primary care settings.

Symptoms of depression are often overlooked and untreated because they co-occur with other problems encountered by the elderly population.

Older people with depressive symptoms have poorer

functioning compared to those with chronic medical conditions such as lung disease, hypertension, or diabetes.

Depression also increases the perception of poor health, the utilization of health care services, and costs.

BIO-POLAR DISORDERS:

Bipolar disorders, are often marked by unusual mood shifts and are frequently misdiagnosed in the elderly population because the symptoms presented are typical with the aging process, especially related to dementia and Alzheimer’s. Bipolar disorder is common among women and men in this age group.

EATING DISORDERS:

Another mental illness associated with elderly people is Eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia nervosa. The underlying psychological issues that cause and stagger the eating disorders can go undetected for quite a while before an eating disorder can be identified and treated.

Changes in taste and smell (often due to medications), Persistent, untreated psychological issues from youth.

Memory/cognitive impairment, Loss of a loved one, Attention-seeking behavior, Depression, and other physical ailments are some of the underlying issues that lead to Eating Disorders.

These are some of the major mental health issues facing the elderly population.

As a responsible and caring citizen and member of the families who have elderly people in their homes, one needs to keep an eye on the systems prevailing and get them duly treated before it is too late.

We together can make a difference.Think about it.Until next time stay safe and healthy.

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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN TEENS

Hello Folks!

With the ongoing COVID-19, teens nowadays are going through a lot of Mental Health issues. So, today we will discuss this topic and see the mental health issues faced by Teens.https://www.sabahataamir.com/tips-on-grooming…daughters-part-1/ So let’s start.

NOT BEING HAPPY:

The first mental health issue that teens face today is that they are not happy with their lives.

In the present day scenario, can’t really blame them for having this mental health issue. Seriously who is well mentally in these times?

ANXIETY:

The second mental health issue in teens is the rise of anxiety.

Having anxiety, according to psychologists is pretty much normal and a healthy function that helps us in protecting ourselves from future problems or external

threats.https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/books/2019/02/18/under-pressure-lisa-damour-book/2836206002/

SUICIDE:

Another mental health issue faced by teens is the thought of suicide that keeps occurring in their minds.

Since the coming of COVID and its effects, the lives of teens have changed a great deal.

The once lively teens are now more prone to think about dying or committing suicide. An alarming situation for the parents to tackle.

FINANCIAL CONCERNS:

The fourth mental health issue is the concern regarding finances. Since the COVID has greatly struck businesses, the teens have this feeling of not having enough lurking over their heads which is overall affecting their health too.

EATING DISORDERS/DIETS

The fifth mental health issue in teens relates to their diets, their eating habits.

Most teens have taken after the frenzy to become a skeleton, thanks to the wide use of social media and free knowledge of dangerous theories regarding weight sitting around to grasp some attention.

POOR HYGIENE LEVELS:

Yet, another mental issue related to teens consists of hygiene levels.

Not going to school or to places where the grooming element matters, the teens have taken tonight suits and pajamas, throwing away their basic habits of hygiene and getting ready every day.

INTEREST IN STUDIES:

The seventh mental health issue in teens deals with their lost interest in their studies.

Face-to-face classes were a sense of joy for many but many students used to the idea of classroom teachings cannot digest the idea of studying online.

Many excelling students have become a failure in their own eyes which is a great source of depression for them.

SOCIAL ISOLATION:

The eighth mental health issue in teens is the social isolation that they have faced for a long.

Most of the teens have become introverts, unable to communicate with anyone around or even barely speaking with family.

SLEEP PATTERN:

And Lastly, they no longer follow a pattern for sleeping. Most of them remain awake all night and use the tabs for watching programs or either listening to the music of their choice.

Many, many precious hours are going to waste due to these mental health issues.

In the end, I would say it is never late to find the source of each of these mental issues and treat them accordingly. The help of a psychiatrist/child counselor in a rightful manner can save many lives from going to waste.

Think about it. Until next time, stay safe and healthy.

Happy Reading!

sabahat

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MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES IN THE ELDERLY POPULATION

Hello Folks!

According to researchers, there is an ongoing increase in the population of the Elderly which will further increase by the year 2050 say about 16.5.

With the increase in the elderly population, so are the mental health issues related to them on the rise.https://www.sabahataamir.com/health-issues-of-ageing-women/

Today, I will unveil these mental health issues related to the elderly population. So let’s start.

LONELINESS AND SOCIAL ISOLATION:

The first mental health issue associated with the elderly population is loneliness. Mostly, the older population is more at an increased risk for loneliness and social isolation.

They are more likely to face factors such as living alone, the loss of family or friends, chronic illness, and hearing loss.

Loneliness is the feeling of being alone, regardless of the amount of social contact.

DEMENTIA:

Secondly, Dementia too is one of the mental issues in the elderly population.

Generally, Dementia is the loss of memory, language, problem-solving, and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer’s is the most common cause of dementia.

With Dementia, a person’s life is mostly compromised as one can only lead the post elderly life through proper Nurse care.

ANXIETY:

Another mental health issue associated with elderly people is Anxiety. They are prone to more anxiety disorders due to the loss of loved ones.

They suffer from more pain and chronic conditions and are often on multiple medications that might accelerate anxiety.

Elderly people having Dementia, are prone to more anxiety as they fear the loss of losing their independence and the ability to make decisions.

DEPRESSION:

Thirdly is Depression; which too is one of the mental health issues. It can cause great suffering and lead to impaired functioning in daily life.

Unipolar depression occurs in 7% of the general older population and it accounts for 5.7% of YLDs(year of life lost disability) among those over 60 years old.https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/mental-health-of-older-adults

Depression is both underdiagnosed and undertreated in primary care settings.

Symptoms of depression are often overlooked and untreated because they co-occur with other problems encountered by the elderly population.

Older people with depressive symptoms have poorer

functioning compared to those with chronic medical conditions such as lung disease, hypertension, or diabetes.

Depression also increases the perception of poor health, the utilization of health care services, and costs.

BIO-POLAR DISORDERS:

Bipolar disorders, are often marked by unusual mood shifts and are frequently misdiagnosed in the elderly population because the symptoms presented are typical with the aging process, especially related to dementia and Alzheimer’s. Bipolar disorder is common among women and men in this age group.

EATING DISORDERS:

Another mental illness associated with elderly people is Eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia nervosa. The underlying psychological issues that cause and stagger the eating disorders can go undetected for quite a while before an eating disorder can be identified and treated.

Changes in taste and smell (often due to medications), Persistent, untreated psychological issues from youth.

Memory/cognitive impairment, Loss of a loved one, Attention-seeking behavior, Depression, and other physical ailments are some of the underlying issues that lead to Eating Disorders.

These are some of the major mental health issues facing the elderly population.