US Department Of Health: A Diagnosable Mental Health Disorder

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In 2016, the department of health and human services in the United States stated that approximately one in every five adolescents has a diagnosable mental health disorder. In addition, about a third of the adolescent population displays signs of depression. Mental health disorders usually affect the normal functioning of the brain. The incidence of mental health disorders is because of various causes and a consequence of complex interactions between the genes of an individual and their surroundings. The prevalence of such disorders is not a moral failing or a choice. The impact of mental health disorders is likely to be more than as indicated in statistics (Mental Health America, 2013). My school district is the Los Angeles school district.
Several mental health disorders are most common in the Hayward Unified school district. These include anxiety disorders, which cause a disturbance in the brain mechanisms created to safeguard an individual from harm. Some of the examples of anxiety disorders are a general anxiety disorder, social anxiety disorder, panic disorder as well as specific phobias. Mood disorder is a type of psychological health disorder, which causes instabilities in the normal mood states. Examples are inclusive of the bipolar disorder, and depression. Psychotic disorder is the other common mental health disorder that causes disturbance of conducts and insights.Another common mental health disorder is personality disorders, which affects the personal character of a person. Examples include being eccentric, dramatic or emotional or fear associated. The other common mental health disorder is eating disorders, which results in disturbances that revolve around weight and feeding behaviors (Lu, 2017).
The symptoms that may indicate depression comprise bad academic performance in school, drawing away from pals and activities, anger, rage, sorrow and the absence of hope. Signs that may indicate personality disorders include overreaction to criticism, poor self-esteem and the development of feelings being unable to satisfy the standards. The symptoms indicating psychotic disorders include suicidal thoughts, problems with authority, restlessness, agitation and substance abuse (Mental Health America, 2013). Early intervention is a procedure that involves the provision of professional intervention and support to an individual who is facing or indicating any early signs of mental health disorders. The importance of early intervention is not only for the prevention or for reduction of the progress of a mental disease, but also for the improvement of the physical and mental health. Prompt diagnosis together with early intervention, especially in the initial stages might have a significant and life-changing effect to an adolescent with mental health disorders.
Early intervention may result in an improved diagnosis, management, and prognosis. It may also help in allowing more timely and targeted medical appointment for specialist services. Early intervention enhances confidence as well as the engagement of health care providers. There are various prevention and early intervention services available in the district and community. These include national depression initiatives, whi...