Title: Teen Mental Health: Facts & Statistics
Headings: Mental Health Facts & Statistics
Teen & Adolescent
Mental Health Facts & Statistics
of lifetime cases of mental illness begin at 14 years of age.
An Introduction to Teen Mental Health
Youth Mental Health Facts
Busy Schedules and Pressure to Succeed
Social Media
Underdeveloped Coping Skills
Relationship Difficulties
of those with an addiction began using before the age of 18.
Common Teenage Mental Health Issues
Depression
Anxiety
Eating Disorders
Teen Mental Health Statistics
of teens reported using alcohol this past year.
Drug & Alcohol Addiction in Teens
Still Unsure Whether Your Teen Needs Help?
Don’t Worry We’re Here to Help.
How to Help Your Teen Who is Struggling with Mental Health Issues

Content: The impact of various environmental, genetic, and situational factors varies depending on the person, and therefore, one cause does not fit all. However, a few common factors have been found to contribute to mental health difficulties in almost every case. Busy Schedules and Pressure to Succeed
Teens today are under significantly higher pressure to perform academically and in extra-curricular settings. School and other activities such as sports can be a huge source of stress and lead to mental health problems. Social Media
Social media can be a blessing and a curse for teens and adults alike. In recent years, there has been growing concern about the effects of social media on the developing brains of teens. Research indicates there is a strong link between heavy social media use and teen mental health problems. Online social media sites such as Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat can inadvertently put undue pressure on teens by putting forth unattainable body images, status symbols, or other successes attainable by only a select few. Underdeveloped Coping Skills
Many teams have not developed the coping skills necessary to effectively handle triggering events or unpleasant situations that life can present. Maladaptive coping skills such as overeating, consuming too much social media, or engaging in other risky behaviors such as alcohol and drug abuse can lead to mental health illnesses if proper responses to triggers are not developed.