Mental Health In Teens

English Oral Presentation

Francisca Martins nº7, Rita Perfeito nº23 e Sara Nuno nº24
10ºB
Table of Contents
01 02
What is mental health? Causes
Causes of mental health
problems.
Definition of mental health.

03 04
Symptoms Ways of preventing
Symptoms of mental health
problems. Ways to prevent mental
health problems.
01
What is mental
health?
Definition of mental health.
02
Causes
Causes of mental health problems.
 Causes

● Physical, emotional and social changes;

● Exposure to poverty, abuse;

● Social exclusion, discrimination;

● Educational difficulties;
● Violence (especially sexual violence and bullying);
● Harsh parenting and socioeconomic problems;

● Genetics
Type of Causes (examples)

Cause Definition
Stressful lifestyle, working conditions,
Environmental factors
poor eating habits, etc.

Political and economic context, financial

Socio-cultural factors
problems, etc.

Genetic factors Family history of mental illness.

Chemical imbalances in the brain, such as

Chemical factors
low levels of serotonin.
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Symptoms
Symptoms of mental health
problems.
Symptoms

Disturbed Sleep Demotivation Less hygiene

Oversleeping or being Lack of motivation. Less willingness to take
sleep deprived. care of themselves.

School Instability Eating disorders Isolation

Ups and downs in school, less Having problems with Isolating from family
focus, lack of energy or self-image. and friends.
difficulty concentrating,
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Ways of preventing
Ways to prevent mental health
problems / Treatments
Ways to prevent mental health problems /
Treatments

Medication Therapy

Meditation Exercise
5 most common mental health diseases in Portugal

Anxiety Depression Post traumatic stress

Anxiety disorders are very Estimates refer to values of 2 to
common, present in about 1 3% for men and 5 to 9% for Post-traumatic stress
in 4 people who go to the women for the most severe
disorder affects 1 in 12
doctor. forms of depression and values
Portuguese people, having
above 20% for less severe
forms. been considered the 2nd
most recurrent psychiatric
Eating Disorders Bipolar disorderillness in 2018
Eating disorders associated
with more than 4,000
It is estimated that there are
hospitalizations in less than
around 200,000 cases of bipolar
fifteen years
disorder in Portugal.
1 in every 5
It is reported that 1 in every 5 Portuguese suffers, or has suffered, from
mental illness, thus placing our country at high risk concerning mental
health.
Gender mental health statistics

60% 40%
Womens Men
 “With a single breath you can
change your brain and transform
your approach to everyday life.”

—Randy Kamen Psychologist

and educator.
Mobile app to help with
mental health

Calm. Calm offers breathing exercises,

calming music and guided meditation
programs that help fight anxiety, improve
sleep quality and help with concentration,
etc.