«Mental Issues among Teenagers»

Nowadays, almost all teenagers have mental problems. They are very depressed, sad and even have had suicidal thoughts. Fortunately, the last thing I said (suicidal thoughts) is rare, it’s like the last worst part ever, if parents don’t pay some attention to the children. But in general, you can change the child. I did some games and conversations with the children. It was a difficult process to understand the children. They talked about things that I didn’t expect to hear. They talked about problems such as

1. Loneliness. The most common problem that occurs even in adults
2. Depression. This is actually a controversial issue, because most children do it for fun, and it’s not that normal. The reason for this is subcultures, taste in music, lifestyle, etc.
3. Bullying. I think we can leave this topic out of the discussion, because almost everyone knows this.
4. Low Self-Esteem & Body Image Issues Social media and peer pressure can cause self-doubt and negative self-perception. May lead to eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, or binge-eating
5. Substance Abuse & Addiction Drugs, alcohol, and vaping as a way to cope with stress or peer influence Can lead to dependency and long-term mental health issues.
6. Self-Harm & Suicidal Thoughts Some teenagers turn to self-harm (cutting, burning) as a coping mechanism Warning signs: Isolation, unexplained injuries, expressing hopelessness.
7. Identity Crisis & Existential Anxiety Struggles with finding purpose, gender identity, or sexual orientation Can lead to feelings of isolation and confusion
8. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Can result from bullying, abuse, accidents, or loss of a loved one Symptoms: Nightmares, flashbacks, emotional numbness
9. Anxiety Disorders Social anxiety, generalized anxiety, panic attacks, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Symptoms: Excessive worry, nervousness, fear of social situations, trouble concentrating
10. Behavioral Disorders (ODD, Conduct Disorder) Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD): Defiance, anger, trouble following rules Conduct Disorder: Aggressive, violent, or law-breaking behavior

There are other problems, not just these three. But in my opinion, this is one of the most obvious problems.

How to Help?

• Open communication: Encourage teens to talk about their feelings
• Professional support: Therapy, counseling, or support groups
• Healthy lifestyle: Regular exercise, good sleep, and balanced nutrition
• Limit social media use: Reduce exposure to unrealistic beauty standards and negativity