MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT PROGRAMS FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS

Early identification and treatment of Mental health Disorders can literally change the life of a young person. READ MORE

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Mental Health

Mental Health concerns affects 1:4 adults in any given year. 50% of mental health problems begin by age 14. 75% of mental health disorders by age 24.

The signs and symptoms of mental health concerns can affect us in a variety of ways. The symptoms that we experience will depend on the type of concerns or disorder, together will other external factors and circumstances. People with mental health concerns are more likely to have additional needs or problems in other areas of their lives. Finance, employment, education and home may present concerns or challenges. Mental health problems can be temporary or last for a long time. Sometimes treatment will be required throughout the lifetime. Treatment provided at the earliest opportunity provides the greatest opportunity of a favourable outcome. Mental health concerns; sometimes referred to as mental health disorders can affect anyone. They can become apparent or increase in severity throughout the lifespan. Many teenagers and young adults will experience concerns with mental health signs and symptoms prior to the age of 24. In some circumstances, parents, carers and friends have been able to highlight incidents or concerns arising during early years development for others the onset is pre-teen to teenage years. University and early adulthood can also be a time of experiencing warnings signs and symptoms, which may be first noticed when academic or relationship pressures increase. Indeed, it is not unusual to have adverse mental health episodes for the first time in later adulthood; particularly surrounding increased stress of life changing events. However, in most cases severe mental health problems begin earlier in life. Left untreated mental health concerns can have an adverse impact on young people and their families. The affects can be far reaching, causing emotional, behavioural and psychical health problems. In families, there is often an increased level of conflict and unhappiness as relationships become increasingly difficult to manage. The medical and physical consequences of mental health problems include increased risk of High Blood Pressure, Heart disease, weakened immune system, migraine, abdominal pain, joint pain and many related issues. The Wave treatment programs address mental health concerns across the spectrum, through an integrative approach to emotional, physical and psychological wellbeing. Our programs gently nurture young people and allow them to build relationships; moving out of isolation and returning to wellness. Our Mental Health programs are supported by our team of Consultant Psychiatrists,

We Treat Teenagers and Young Adults with:

Mental Health concerns, also known as Mental Health Disorders,

can affect your mood, thoughts and behaviours:

Feeling low or sad, tearful or withdrawn ‘depressed’ or ‘anxious’. Experiencing panic, fear or repetitive thoughts of past events or situations. Harming oneself or thoughts of suicide.
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Difficulty concentrating, starting or finishing tasks, or feeling more confused than usual. Difficulty understanding situations or following conversations or events.
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Rapidly changing moods. Feeling very high or very low. Experiencing rage or anger more often than usual. Outbursts of violence towards others or property.
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Feeling withdrawn, detached, or significantly increasing the time spent alone. Feeling unable to cope with or take part in daily activities or decision making.
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Worrying excessively, feelings of guilt or shame or fears that seem to be increasing. Feeling worthless, alone and isolated.
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Paranoia, hallucinations (visual, auditory, olfactory) or delusions (being detached from reality), Psychosis.
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Increasing use of alcohol, drugs, prescription medications (not in accordance with use by your Doctor) or other mind-altering substances/behaviours.
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Changes or difficulty sleeping. Changes or difficulty in eating. Changes in sexual interest or sexual behaviours.
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