When your teenager is distressed, it’s important to seek help for them quickly, as these feelings can affect their life in an incredibly negative way. Experiencing distress can encompass feelings of sorrow, pain, anxiety
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Anxiety
anx·i·ety
n.noun
Merriam- Webster dictionary defines anxiety as: : an abnormal and overwhelming sense of apprehension and fear often marked by physiological signs (as sweating, tension, and increased pulse), by doubt concerning the reality and nature of the threat, and by self-doubt about one's capacity to cope with it
Anxiety is a very common ailment that almost everyone experiences on an almost daily basis. However, anxiety effects some more than others and can cause severe emotional distress that is too much for an individual to handle.
When anxiety plagues an individual so severely that it becomes a disorder, it is crucial that this individual receives therapeutic and emotional restoration in the form of psychological and therapeutic assistance.
Teens who experience abnormal amounts of anxiety, tend to self medicate with intoxicants such as drugs and alcohol. When negative, self medication takes place, teens are at great risk of developing harmful coping mechanisms that may be life-long lasting.
Anxiety
/anx.i.e.ty/
n.Noun
Anxiety is defined as the state of uneasiness or tension caused by the feeling of worry or nervousness caused by apprehension of possibilities of the future.
Anxiety is a common emotional trait that many people face. It affects our actions and can prevent us from making decisions. Usually anxiety holds us back from the types of things that are outgoing or out of our comfort zone and it brings fear.
Anxiety is a normal experience for most people and is a normal part of life. However, when the anxiety reaches the level of a disorder then it can be dangerous. This would include an intense, extensive, excessive and persistent worry or fear. Another factor that is caused by an anxiety disorder can be anxiety, fear, or terror attacks when the intensity of anxiety becomes very high. Types of anxiety disorders can include: social anxiety, separation anxiety and many different phobias etc.
, or mental suffering in other ways. The teenage years are a very fragile time to begin with, so if your teen is suffering from distress, it’s important to get help for them right away. You can help your teen in many ways, but sometimes to truly eradicate the problem, professional help is needed. When this becomes the case, Zion Educational Systems is here to help. We provide a collection of resources to parents that is very comprehensive, including lists of treatment schools and programs that are suited to the unique problems your teenager may be facing. Contact us today at (866) 471-8579 for assistance.
What Causes Distress and What to Do
Feelings of distress very often accompany depression
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Depression
Depression
/de·pres·sion/
Depression is defined as a mental condition characterized by feelings of severe despondency and dejection, typically also with feelings of inadequacy and guilt, often accompanied by lack of energy and disturbance of appetite and sleep.
Statistics has shown that diagnosis of depression is growing at a very dangerous rate. Globally, depression affects over 350 million people of all ages. Depression has been linked to other negative health outcomes, such as obesity, heart disease, and stroke. Compared to those not affected by depression those who face it are more likely to be unemployed and have a higher chance of divorce.
Most people that suffer from depression do not seek care or attention. Since this is a global issue, many efforts are made to help those who are suffering depression. It is important for those that face depression to find help so that they can overcome this plague that millions of people face.
in teenagers. The two usually go hand-in-hand, because depression can lead to sadness and sorrowful feelings that are usually categorized as distress. A traumatic event or some sort of personal disaster can also lead to distress. Depression is similar to distress, but distress is a very extreme form of the same feelings, and can be very hard to escape. If left alone, distress can affect the academic, social, and home life of a teenager. This happens because distress is so overhwhelming that it becomes difficult to focus on daily tasks and relationships. Talking to your teenager and letting them know you support
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Support
Support
/ sup·port/
n. Noun
Support is defined as the act or instance of supporting; serve as a foundation for something else.
Support can be given to many different ways. Through the encouragement to perform and progress and also through being there for someone who needs help. Support is usually shown through family and peers but can come from anywhere from support centers, rehab centers, and treatment centers.
Without a support, confidence would be very difficult to find. Support is key to getting through trials and problems. The ability to have someone that is supporting you and encouraging you to move forward and progress is important to growth and change. Especially with youth, that as they are trying to find out who they are that they feel supported in all of their doings. This is important because as support and encouragement is shown the youth feel confident to become the best they can be.
and care for them can help with their feelings, but ultimately professional help is almost always necessary. Getting your teenager relief as soon as possible is important for their recovery, so parents should act quickly in the process of getting their teenager the assistance they require.
How to Find Help For Your Teenager
If you worry your teenager is suffering from distress and believe the time is right to look for professional help, Zion Educational Systems is here to assist you in your search. We provide parents with a collection of all the resources they will need to find their child the best help that will set them on the path to recovery. If you want to help your distressed teenager, contact us today at (866)471-8579.