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HERBOLINGO, LPT
OIC Head, Office of the Guidance Services
Research shows that adolescence is actually
positive for both teens and adults.
Recent brain research indicates that the part of the brain that
perceives rewards from risk, the limbic system, kicks into high gear
in early adolescence. The part of the brain that controls impulses
and engages in longer-term perspective, the frontal lobes, matures
later. This may explain why teens in mid-adolescence take more
risks than older teens.
As the frontal lobes become more developed, two
things happen. First, self-control develops as teens
are better able to assess cause and effect.
Consequently, heavy use of alcohol and other drugs during the teen years
can result in lower scores on tests of memory and attention in ones early to
mid-20s.
People who begin drinking before age
15 are four times more likely to
become alcohol-dependent than those
who wait until they are 21.
The ways in which teens cope with these stressors can have
significant short- and long-term consequences on their physical
and emotional health.
Foot on both
Foot on the gas:
A withdrawn or depressed
stress response. You shut
down, space out, and show very
little energy or emotion.
Foot on both:
Speak up after a teen tells you about being bullied at school or elsewhere. Take his
or her concerns seriously. Go to the school and talk to the teachers, coaches, and
principal. Speak to the parents or adults in charge if a teen is being harassed by a peer
or social clique.
Observe your own behaviour. Adolescents look to adults for cues as to how to act, so
practice being caring and empathetic, and controlling your aggressions. Avoid
engaging in physical violence, harsh criticism, vendettas, and vicious emotional
outbursts.
Advocate for policies and programs concerning bullying in the schools and the
community. One successful program used throughout the country has been developed
by Dan Olweus, a Norwegian psychologist and bullying expert. The program focuses
on creating a caring community as opposed to eliminating bad behaviour.
E motions can bring discomfort for everyone, but this is especially true for
adolescents, who are still learning to identify and manage their emotional
responses.
Emotional extremes are common during the teen years and may be reflected in
mood swings, emotional outbursts, sadness, or behaviours intended to distract
from uncomfortable feelings (such as sleeping or listening to loud music).
It is estimated that at some point before age 20, one in 10 young people
experiences a serious emotional disturbance that disrupts their ability to
function at home, in school, or in the community.
.. feelings of helplessness,
hopelessness, and
worthlessness
are intense and
unrelenting.
Suicide
Of the 107 suicides in the Philippines
reported in the first half of 2010, 82 were
male while 21 were female. Seventy one
of the suicides were in Metro Manila
the bulk coming from Quezon City,
mostly by hanging.
*Manila Bulletin
Most Shocking Suicides in the Philippines
After prominent, and talented award-winning actor Robin Williams tragic
news, the public is now aware why depression is a serious problem that
occurs widely without choosing any status. This mental-emotional connection
is often a potential cause for driving a person to voluntarily enter the other
dimension, may it be external or internal reasons.
She died from consuming silver cleaning fluid. Til this day, she
remained a symbol of hope awareness to students who might have
a similar situation as her, and mainly a wakeup call to the
Philippine education system.
Depression self-help tip 1:
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