| Mental health A-Z | Mental health A-Z | Mental health A-Z | M | English | Psychiatry | Teen (13-18 years) | NA | NA | NA | Teen (13-18 years) | NA | | 2019-03-29T04:00:00Z | | | | | | | | | | Landing Page | Collection Hub | <p>Resources for teens to help you support your mental health and general wellbeing. Learn how to keep yourself healthy mentally and physically, how to adjust to life with a chronic condition, the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and how to cope with trauma.</p> | <p>Resources for teens to help you support your mental health and general wellbeing. Learn how to keep yourself healthy mentally and physically, how to adjust to life with a chronic condition, the signs and symptoms of eating disorders and how to cope with trauma.</p> | | | <div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Anxiety disorders</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Everyone feels anxious or nervous at some point. An anxiety disorder is when anxious feelings interfere with your everyday routine. Learn about the signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders and how they can be treated.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3810&language=English">Anxiety and anxiety disorders</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Depressive disorders</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Depression is an illness that causes someone to feel deep sadness or a lack of interest in activities that they once enjoyed. Learn about the signs and symptoms of depression, how it is diagnosed and how it is treated.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3983&language=English">Depression and depressive disorders</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Obsessive compulsive disorder</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) occurs when a person has troubling and intrusive thoughts and/or follows repetitive or strict routines to feel less worried. Learn about the signs and symptoms of OCD and how it's diagnosed and treated.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3808&language=English">Obsessive compulsive disorder</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Bipolar disorder</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>When a person has bipolar disorder, they alternate between periods of low and elevated moods for days, weeks or months at a time. Learn more about bipolar disorder including the symptoms of manic and depressive episodes, and how medications, therapy and lifestyle changes can help.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3844&language=English">Bipolar disorder: Overview</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3845&language=English">Bipolar disorder: Treatment and coping methods</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Suicide and self-harm</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Thoughts of suicide and self-harm behaviours often result from overwhelming emotional pain. Learn what causes suicidal thoughts and behaviours, and what you can do to find supports.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3834&language=English">Suicide and self-harm</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Mental health and chronic conditions</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Being diagnosed with a chronic condition and learning how to manage it can affect your daily routines and your mental health. Discover how you can support your mental health and wellbeing while adjusting to life with a chronic condition.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3779&language=English">Supporting your mental health and wellbeing</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3780&language=English">Adjusting to life with a chronic condition</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Substance use</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Substance use is the use of alcohol, tobacco and drugs for pleasure or enjoyment. Learn about the recreational use of substances, symptoms and risk factors of substance use disorder, and what treatments and supports are available.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3841&language=English">Substance use and substance use disorder</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4148&language=English">Information about alcohol</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4042&language=English">Information about cannabis for recreational use</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4147&language=English">Information about vaping of nicotine</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Trauma</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Many young people experience traumatic events. Learn about the potential reactions to trauma, when to see a health-care professional and the different treatments and coping methods available.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3781&language=English">Trauma: Overview</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3793&language=English">Trauma: Treatment and coping methods</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Somatization</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Somatization involves expressing distress through physical symptoms. Find out about the mind-body connection, signs of somatization and how to get help for your symptoms.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=3772&language=English">Somatization</a></li></ol></div><div class="panel panel-primary"><div class="panel-heading clickable">
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<i class="mdi mdi-chevron-down"></i></span><h2 class="panel-title">Bullying</h2></div><div class="panel-body list-group" style="display:none;"><p>Bullying isn't always obvious. It can include cyberbullying, teasing in a mean way, spreading rumours, and leaving people out on purpose. Find out what you can do to deal with bullying.</p></div><ol class="list-group" style="display:none;"><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4039&language=English">What to know about bullying</a></li><li class="list-group-item"><a class="overview-links" href="/Article?contentid=4040&language=English">What to know about cyberbullying</a></li></ol></div> | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/teen_mentalhealth1.jpg | mentalhealthAZ | https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/TD%20Ready%20Commitment%202022%20sm_EN.png | <span class="recognition-text">Production and maintenance of these articles were made possible in part by a grant provided by <a href="https://www.aboutkidshealth.ca/Sponsors#td">TD Bank Group</a>. SickKids is grateful for the generous support of our corporate partners but does not endorse specific products or services, nor receive any editorial direction from its sponsors.</span> |
