Emotional Wellness - 1692 Words

Emotional Wellness. Part1: reflection. * My academic level of intelligence * My grades are nice and high * The sense of welcome and comfort in the school * My friends * My new teacher are reliable * School spirit weeks, activities, sports. * The way we are treated as mature adults * The amount of time spent in classes is pretty accurate; allows us to learn more in a shorter period of time. * There is three more years before school is done, and now I can enter university and pick the career I most enjoy, and no more suffering of boring subjects. * My relationship with God is getting better, especially that I need his help this year. * I seem to be discovering who I am, and what role every person†¦show more content†¦Suicide is a risk for all teenagers with depression. See: Suicide and suicidal behavior for more information on how to recognize and treat suicidal feelings. Signs and tests True depression in teens is often difficult to diagnose, because normal teenagers have up and down moods. These moods may go back and forth over a period of hours or days. Sometimes when children or adolescents are asked, they will say that they aren t happy or sad. Health care providers should always ask children or adolescents about symptoms of depression. The health care provider will perform a physical examination and order blood tests to rule out medical causes for the symptoms. The doctor will also check for signs of substance abuse. 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