Strategies and suggestions to deal with the concerns of youth are -

1. Depression – Down Way of Life

Depression is the most common mental health problem faced by teenagers which may sometimes lead to suicide. Teenagers can’t differentiate sadness and depression. Many factors can lead to depression and the reaction of each teen is different to such things.

Symptoms of major depression in teenagers

• Teenage sleep problems
• Behavioral changes
• Careless about physical safety
• Disturbed mental health
• Frequent health issues like headache
• Preoccupation with death and suicide
• Giving warning hints such as “I won’t be a problem for you much longer”
• Prolonged sad or angry mood
• Suddenly clearing out belongings and getting them in order
• Becoming suddenly cheerful without reason after being depressed
• Teenage pregnancy problems

These are the most teenage health problems symptoms you can observe in your child’s  behavior. So, being a parent, what should you do? Well, find a good place to talk. Make your child comfortable with the surroundings and talk to him/her calmly and patiently. Try to identify your child’s problem and see what you can do to help him/her out.

2. Drinking, Smoking and Drugs

Teenagers find drinking alcohol, having drugs, smoking hookah or cigars very fashionable and trendy. It makes them feel very cool and proud and be part of the grown ups crowd. They suddenly feel that rush in them, all energized, wanting to explore anything and everything.

To deal with this problem effectively, first and foremost, try to find out the reason why your teen is drinking alcohol or getting into smoking and drugs. If parents consume alcohol on regular basis, then teen is more likely to start drinking at an early age. You must have heard an old famous quote which goes on like “Monkey See- Monkey Do”

Parents need to feel free to talk to their teens