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Health Wellness ~ myths and realities
IF I QUIT SMOKING, WILL I GAIN WEIGHT?
FALSE:
Studies indicate that when people quit smoking, they gain weight, others lose weight and still others maintain their weight.
In some people the lack of nicotine produces metabolic changes, but these effects are short-lived. When a person who quits smoking gains weight, it is usually because he replaces the act of smoking with overeating. Hence, treatments include techniques for managing anxiety.
IS IT OKAY IF I ONLY DRINK ON WEEKENDS?
FALSE:
The damage caused by alcohol depends mainly on the amount that is ingested, no matter if it is during the week or only on weekends. In our country there is a large consumption of alcohol on Fridays and Saturdays, this is known as "explosive consumption" which causes road accidents and violence, as well as damage to the liver and brain.
DON'T PEOPLE WHO DRINK RESPONSIBLY BECOME ALCOHOLICS?
FALSE:
Many of the people who drank responsibly became alcoholics. The amount of alcohol that is drunk does not completely determine that the person becomes an alcoholic, it is alcoholism that prevents a person from controlling their drinking.
DOES DRINKING WITH STRAW CAUSE ME TO GET DRUNK FASTER?
TRUE:
Drinking with a straw causes alcohol to be ingested more quickly than sip by sip, so that the effects of the drink are perceived in less time.
THE YOUNGER YOU START USING DRUGS, ARE YOU MORE LIKELY TO BE ADDICTED?
TRUE:
Research shows that the earlier you start using drugs, the more likely you are to become addicted.
This is because the young organism, mainly its brain is developing and therefore more vulnerable to the effects of drugs.
WILL THOSE WHO SMOKE MARIJUANA SOONER OR LATER START USING OTHER DRUGS?
FALSE:
Most young people who use marijuana don't get to try other drugs. However, we must bear this fact in mind: few people who use illegal drugs (cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, ecstasy) who did not first go through marijuana and who continue to smoke it.
Healthy Ways to Cope
Bullying and Cyberbullying
Cyberstalking and Cyber Harassment
Cyberstalking and Cyber Harassment
Do you feel as if you can't talk to your parents or friends about what's going on? You feel a lot of
- Pressure from your friends
- School stresses you out
- You want to run away from home, because you think it might be the answer.
If you are a victim of a bully or a cyberbully, don't stay silent. Talk about it. Get help. You are not alone.
- Stand Up To Cyberbullying
- How To Intervene When Someone Is Harassed Or Attacked (Bullied)
Cyberstalking and Cyber Harassment
Cyberstalking and Cyber Harassment
Cyberstalking and Cyber Harassment
Cyberstalking is the use of social media, email, text messages, phone calls, and other forms of electronic communication to repeatedly harass, threaten, pursue, or steal and expose a victim's information against their will. It's time to learn as much as you can to stay safe online. Here's what you need to know:
1. What is Cyberbullying?
2. Facts about Cyberbullying
3. Cyberbullying and Kids with Learning Differences
4. Cyberbullying Laws
5. Sexting Laws
6. How to Stop Cyberbullying
If you are a victim of cyberstalking or would like to learn more about what you can do to educate yourself: Read on
Domestic Violence
Cyberstalking and Cyber Harassment
Domestic Violence
Domestic Violence is defined by “a pattern of behaviors used by one partner to maintain power and control over another partner in an intimate relationship.”
- Domestic Violence Awareness: How to Trust the Signs
- National Domestic Violence Hotline
"Emotional abuse is a pattern of behavior in which the perpetrator insults, humiliates, and generally instills fear in an individual in order to control them. The individual's reality may become distorted as they internalize the abuse as their own failings." by Psychology Today
Abuse
Loneliness
Domestic Violence
If you’re in an emotionally abusive relationship, know that you deserve love and support.
What is abuse? Someone who purposefully harms another in any way is committing abuse. 8 Kinds of Abuse you could encountered, including:
- elder abuse
- emotional abuse
- financial abuse
- psychological abuse
- rape
- sexual assault
- spiritual abuse
- verbal abuse
Here are resources you can use to address Emotional Abuse. Click here!
Grief
Loneliness
Loneliness
Let's feel better...
- Many students’ lives are affected by the loss of loved ones or a family member’s illness, and they are suffering quietly and alone. Read more>>
- Why do Schools Ignore Kids who are Grieving or Scared?
- Childhood Stress and Grief
- 10 Mental Health Resources for POC struggling right NOW
- Childhood Trauma - Grief - Resources and Tools
- Scary Video Games Help Me Cope with My Fears About Reality
Loneliness
Loneliness
Loneliness
Are you struggling with anything in your life right now? You may benefit from our resources. Please consider forwarding them to someone you love.
- Dear Smartphone: You can’t help me avoid feeling my Loneliness. Dial here.
- Here are a few positive ways on how to Deal with your Loneliness
- The Real Definition of Loneliness & How to Cope with It. Find out more >>
- Humans Are Made to Be Touched. So, What Happens When We Aren't? Find out more >>
Mental Health
Substance Abuse
Mental Health
- I Struggle With Mental Health. Maybe You Do Too.
- Mental Health Resources for POC Struggling RIGHT NOW
(POC: People Of Color)
- Instant Help Books offers fun and easy-to-use workbooks to teach children and teens effective skills for dealing with a variety of mental health issues and life challenges.
“It took me a long time to realize that it’s okay to not be okay. Once I accepted that bipolar disorder was a part of me, I stopped letting it define me.” —
Chyler Leigh, Actor and Advocate
Self Care
Substance Abuse
Mental Health
- 52 ways to exercise self care and take better care of you. Find out!
- Self-care in essence is the mindful taking of time to pay attention to you, not in a narcissistic way, but in a way that ensures that you are being cared for by you. Click here!
- Managing Your Boundaries Ensuring That Others Respect Your Needs
- The Power of a Positive Attitude
- Hey! Are You Taking Care of Yourself? Read on.
- How to Develop a Sleep Routine That Works
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse
Substance Abuse
FYI...Alcohol is the most widely used substance among America’s youth, and drinking by young people poses enormous health and safety risks.
- According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), "Underage drinking is a serious public health problem in the United States.
- Worried about Underage Drinking and Teen Alcohol Use? Click here!
- Alcoholism: Do you or someone you know have a drinking problem? Learn how to recognize the warning signs and symptoms.
Click here!
Childhood Trauma
Whether you witnessed or experienced violence as a child or your caretakers emotionally or physically neglected you, when you grow up in a traumatizing environment you are likely to still show signs of that trauma as an adult. PTSD Symptoms?
Victim Mentality
Do you know someone who seems to become a victim in nearly every situation? It’s possible they have a victim mentality, sometimes called victim syndrome or a victim complex. Are you feeling powerless and helpless? Dwelling on negativity?
Suicidal Thoughts or Behaviors
Suicidal Thoughts or Behaviors
Suicidal Thoughts or Behaviors
Talking about suicide won't give your child ideas; it can help them recognize a problem and know when and how to ask for help.
Understanding Teen Depression
Suicidal Thoughts or Behaviors
Suicidal Thoughts or Behaviors
Unlike a stomach virus or the common cold that can be treated with a home remedy like chicken soup, teen depression needs to be diagnosed and treated by a doctor, psychiatrist, or other qualified mental health professional.
If you or a loved one are struggling with depression, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for information on support and treatment facilities in your area.
For more mental health resources, see our National Helpline Database. Article Source: Help Guide
Suicidal Thoughts
Signs and Symptoms
- Sadness or hopelessness
- Irritability, anger, or hostility
- Tearfulness or frequent crying
- Withdrawal from friends and family
- Loss of interest in activities
- Poor school performance
- Changes in eating and sleeping habits.
- Restlessness and agitation
- Feelings of worthlessness and guilt
- Lack of enthusiasm and motivation
- Fatigue or lack of energy
- Difficulty concentrating
- Unexplained aches and pains
- Thoughts of death or suicide
Source: Help Guide
Red Flag Warnings
- New or more thoughts/talk of suicide.
- Suicidal gestures or attempts.
- New or worse depression
- New or worse anxiety
- Agitation or restlessness
- Panic attacks
- Difficulty sleeping (insomnia)
- New or worse irritability
- Aggressive, angry, or violent behavior
- Acting on dangerous impulses
- Hyperactive speech or behavior (mania)
- Other unusual changes in behavior
Source: ACT for Youth
Resources to Help
Signs and Symptoms of Troubled Teens
- Sadness or hopelessness
- Irritability, anger, or hostility
- Tearfulness or frequent crying
- Withdrawal from friends and family
- Loss of interest in activities
- Poor school performance
- Changes in eating and sleeping habits.
What's Below the Surface
- Restlessness and agitation
- Feelings of worthlessness and guilt
- Lack of enthusiasm and motivation
- Fatigue or lack of energy
- Difficulty concentrating
- Unexplained aches and pains
- Thoughts of death or suicide
Helpful Resources
Someone is feeling hopeless, helpless, thinking of suicide, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline online or at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). The toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in our national network. These centers provide 24-hour crisis counseling and mental health referrals. HELP
Resources to Support Student's Struggling with Mental Health
Back to School Mental Health
La Salud Mental en la Comunidad Latina
Mental Health Support in Schools
Having a student that is facing mental health symptoms can be incredibly difficult.
To make things easier, explore our information, tips and resources for getting treatment, support and accommodations they need.
Mental Health Support in Schools
La Salud Mental en la Comunidad Latina
Mental Health Support in Schools
As a parent or caregiver, it can be frustrating to watch your child struggle at school with behavioral, emotional, learning or attention issues and not know how to help them.
Often, when children are grappling with emotional and behavioral challenges, these difficulties interfere with their school performance and functioning.
As a result, they may need help — not just with their academics, but also to address their emotional needs.
La Salud Mental en la Comunidad Latina
La Salud Mental en la Comunidad Latina
La Salud Mental en la Comunidad Latina
Los latinos tienen la misma incidencia a las condiciones de salud mental cuando son comparados al resto de la población. Sin embargo, las inquietudes, experiencias y manera de entenderlas y tratarlas pueden ser diferentes.
Cómo Las Condiciones De Salud Mental Afectan A La Comunidad Latina?
Las condiciones de salud mental más comunes en la comunidad latina son:
- La esquizofrenia
- El trastorno de ansiedad generalizada
- La depresión mayor
- El trastorno de estrés postraumático (TEPT)
- El trastorno bipolar
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