Psychological Disorders Discussion

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For this discussion, we will be doing a little bit of internet research. Youmust share your sources at the bottom of your post.

Reflect on this quote from the article (linked below):

"A2020 national surveyof 14- to 22-year-olds found that 90 percent of teens and young adults experiencing symptoms of depression are researching mental health issues online and most are accessing other people's health stories through blogs, podcasts, and videos. About three in four young teens seeking information online about depression said they were looking for personal anecdotes from people who had suffered in the past."

https://www.psychiatry.org/patients-families/stigma-and-discriminationLinks to an external site.

Two Parts

1. Why do you think teens are looking for personal stories of mental health struggles?

2.For this discussion, please go find a celebrity that has shared about their mental health struggles online.Itmust be their own personal account and should include steps they took to 'get better.'Do not share information about suicide, self-harm, substance use or details about trauma or eating disorders. You can (and should) talk about symptoms, and can state things like 'they had thoughts of suicide' or 'have/had anorexia.' Do not talk about specific behaviors.

Please remember, you are not alone. If you need access to some support, you can use these resources:

Call 988 (suicide prevention lifeline)

Text 741741 (mental health support)

Call 211 (support with most situations here in Maryland)