Many teens that are quiet or shy meet the criteria for social phobia
or generalized anxiety disorder .

Adolescents affected with social phobia display greater impairment
socially and are more likely to experience anxiety, mood disorders,
depression, behavior disorders, substance use and more. The intense
fear can be crippling with regard to social interactions.

A large percentage of teens with social phobia fail to seek
professional treatment for anxiety.

Psychotherapy and counseling can help adolescents manage their anxiety
and phobia so they can interact with those they hope to connect with.

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Heavy social media use and tv use bring short term enjoyment and long
term unhappinessand remorse.

Heavy tv viewing, texting, and Internet use is bad for physical and
mental health.

The US leads the world in obesity with roughly 66 percent of the
population overweight.

The sedentary time could be used tp read books, play sports, play
music, work out, ride bikes, skateboard, dance , jog, roller blade,
clubs, community service, philanthropic activities and more. Time
interacting with family, time communicating w family and friends,
Creating family activities.

Scientists believe that mental health effects of social media Impact
cognitive capacities, addiction, breach of trust , consumption, and
brain development.

Spend more time with your electronic devices off: cell phone, x box,
wii, Internet, ipad, tv, play station, video games.

Create time without electronic devices so you can : read ,
communicate, eat dinner and talk about your day.. feelings and thoughts.

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I watched an interesting show on ABC
20/20 last night 12-1-11 re: foster children that were over medicated.

Some children were on 5 mind altering medications at a time. The
children interviwed did not feel the medication was helping them.

The children interviewed were weaned off the meds by a professional
and moat stated they felt much happier . One boy stated he was in
control of his choices not the medication.

Children and teens can learn self regulation . Children can learn to
express : anger , rage, sadness and pain in healthy ways. They can
learn to focus better due to ADHD. They can learn healthy behavior at
school and at home via therapy and behavior modification as well as
other multifaceted techniques. Children and teens can learn anger
management skills , social skills, self esteem skills, skills to
alleviate depression, skills to alleviate anxiety.

Psychotherapy and counseling is research based and meds should not be
used alone for children and teens with: anxiety, ADD, ADHD , Bipolar,
Depression, mood Disorders, addictions, or any mental health
diagnosis. Most research throughout the world state that therapy must
be used w any mental health medications.

A teen girl was battered and beaten inside a Detroit school restroom
while other teens record it while watching.

The victim was bullied and harrased to defend herself against another
girl.

Teens that are angry and abusive and that assault other peers is not
healthy or ok and schools must step up punishment to stop the abuse.
Families must also teach values and healthy behaviors to children and
teens.

Abusing others is never ok!

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A recent study shows that one out of three foster children are on
psychiatric medications. The study also states that these children at
times are taking five medications at a time and this is not FDA
approved .

One child psychiatrist for foster children stated that medications
were being pushed like they were a magic wand.

The study looked at five states and foster children in those states.

The rate of taking certain medications was in some states 54 times the
amount used in non foster children.

Most extensive research shows that therapy is vital in dealing with
child and teen ADHD, Bipolar , Depression, OCD , Anxiety, social
anxiety, generalized anxiety , and other mental health issues to
create balance and desired change.

Children and adolescents show signs of depression early on in life
often before high school and in elementary and middle school.

Many Children are struggling with: relationships , self esteem,
academics, drugs and alcohol and much more.

It is vital to have a professional assess your child or teen and
create a plan to address your child’s needs.

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Life Works AZ PLLC
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David@Lifeworksaz.com
602 575 4030

Colorful Gummie bears, worms etc are being eaten at schools throughout
the US.

The Candies however are drenched with various types of alcohol.

The candies are potent enough to get a teen drunk!

Parents need to be aware of these behaviors as well as other unhealthy
behaviors that are going on in school or with peers.

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Stress and anxiety can zap your energy creating mood problems,
fatigue, and ooze into other problems with relationships, family, and
work . Physical Health problems are connected w stress as well.

There are many excellent tools to manage stress and anxiety that are
research based and work .

Some excellent techniques are : progressive relaxation for anxiety and
stress reduction, diaphramatic breathing techniques, visualization and
imagery.

Managing your stress is possible with support and learning a few
simple techniques. Soon you will feel calm and peace and be back in
balance .

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Parents need to be aware that forty three percent of teen girls and 42
percent of teen boys have had sex at least once.

Teens are more susceptible then adults in acquiring certain sexual
transmitted diseases, and teen girls have higher rates of chlamydia
and gonorrhea infection than any other age group.

Educating teens regarding : mental , emotional , psychological ,
health, as well as family values is vital and needs to be done well
before the teen years.

Morals and values and religion were reasons teens abstained from sex
as well as not finding the right person. Also not wanting to get
someone pregnant was another teen reason.

Treatments for ADHD medications have tripled and use of anxiety drugs
like: Xanax, Valium, and Ativan rose
thirty percent from 2001.

Counseling and therapy are suggested for best outcomes when using
medications.

Cognitive Behavioral therapy , exposure therapy, DBT, EMDR, and other
techniques have shown research based results and outcomes that show
these therapies work in many cases.