A Project Report on

Mental Health Issues Faced by Adolescents

ALS Project, Term 2, English Core

By Group No. 7, Kirtleen Kaur,

Mehak Saxena,
Anvi Aggarwal and Shrishti Gupta
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 Certificate of Completion
3
Acknowledgements
4
Objectives of The Project
5
Action Plan
6

CONTENTS Introduction and Rationale

7-15
First-Hand Data Analysis
16-18
Conclusion
19
Bibliography
20
 CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION
This is to certify that the Project Report titled MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES
FACED BY ADOLESCENTS, Term 2, English Core, is a bona fide work
carried out and successfully completed by Group No. 7 consisting of
Kirtleen Kaur, Mehak Saxena, Anvi Aggarwal, and Shrishti Gupta of class XI-
E of N. K. Bagrodia Public School, Rohini, for the fulfillment of the ALS
Project Work.

Principal Teacher Guide

Mr. Prashant Parashar Ms. Stuti Sarpal

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
A project is a golden opportunity for learning and self-development.
We consider ourselves fortunate and privileged to have such
wonderful mentors guide us through the journey to the completion
of the project.

Our sincere thanks to Mr. Prashant Parashar, Principal, N. K. Bagrodia Public School, who despite being
extraordinarily busy took time out to address us and guide us.

Our heartfelt gratitude tour Teacher Guide, Ms. Stuti Sarpal

For her patience and belief in us. Her exemplary investment in the
the complete process, constant encouragement, and insightful feedback
helped us achieve our objective/s.

We would also like to thank the interviewees from different schools who significantly contributed to our
data formation and research.

Lastly, we would like to thank our family members whose support

helped us complete the project within the deadline.

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 Objectives of the
Project
Through this project, we aim to investigate what mental health issues plague teenagers in my
school/neighborhood. This is followed by recognizing the symptoms and the scope of therapy.
This project has enabled us, to obtain insight into how we can recognize symptoms of various mental
health issues.
A survey was conducted via Google forms We also learnt about the ways we can help a person
suffering from mental health issues and the need for therapy.
To elucidate our topic better, we conducted a Google form survey, asking teenagers about the ill
symptoms they face. We also asked them about their ways to deal with these issues.

This project helped us to learn the method of translating one’s view into an analysis. Listening to
audio-video clippings related to the project helped us enhance our language proficiency to some
extent. In addition, we got to practice conversing fluently in English while explaining our content to the
other person.

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 ACTION PLAN
• Selection of Topic • Research Regarding the Topic
1 • Approval of Topic by Teacher 4 • Analysing the Data

• Finalizing our Interviewees • Framing the Essay and Content

2 • Framing the Questionnaire 5 • Framing the Individual Report

• Conducting the Interview • Concluding the Project

3 • Collection of First-Hand Data 6 • Revising the Project

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Introduction
One in six people is aged 10-19 years,
experiencing adolescence. Adolescence is
commonly defined as the stage of life that begins
at the onset of puberty when sexual maturity or
the ability to reproduce is attained. It has been
regarded as a period of rapid biological and
psychological change This can often result in
problems which take a toll on a person's mood,
thinking and behaviour. Various factors can make
adolescents prone to mental health problems.

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 Factors Affecting Mental
Health Poverty Poverty
Income poverty is the lack of income to meet basic needs
for food, clothing, and shelter. Significant income disparity
contributes to mental ill-health. Poverty among adolescents
is through inadequate nutrition, instability of residence, Externalized Internalized
fewer learning experiences, lower quality schooling, and Behaviour Behaviour
less access to friends and services. Poor teenagers suffer
from emotional and behavioural problems more frequently
than those who are not poor. These problems can be
classified into two dimensions. Externalized behaviours Aggression, Depression,
include fighting, aggression, substance abuse, and self-harm. Fighting, Self-Harm, anxiety, Social
On the other hand, internalized behaviours include anxiety, and Substance Isolation, and
social isolation, depression, and schizophrenia. It should be abuse Schizophrenia
dealt with by providing adolescents with basic necessities
and a safe social environment.

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Peer Pressure and
Bullying
Peer pressure is a powerful force that affects people of all ages and backgrounds. It is the
influence that friends, family, and people in our social circles have on us, leading us to make
certain decisions and behave in certain ways. It can be both positive and negative, depending on
the situation.
One of the most common forms of peer pressure is about appearances and unethical behaviour
like smoking and drinking. A failed attempt to fit in can lead to serious mental health. Feeling
socially unaccepted can even lead to suicidal tendencies.
Bullying is often associated with social anxiety, inability to trust people, and depression, which can
lead to the deterioration of the social sphere and physical health of the individual.

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Child Abuse
Ages of Child Abuse Victims
Child abuse refers to all forms of physical or emotional ill-
treatment, sexual abuse, neglect or negligent treatment, or
commercial or other exploitation, resulting in actual or potential
harm to the child’s health, survival, development, or dignity in the
34%
context of a relationship of responsibility, trust or power.

Late denarians, especially females, are four times more likely than
the general population to be victims of rape, attempted rape, or 66%
sexual assault. Adolescents exposed to physical violence can lead
to a chronic decline in the child’s mental health. They are more
prone to problems like anxiety, panic disorders, post-traumatic
stress disorder, and anger issues. Subsequent to the abuse, they
Under 12 Age 12-17
may also be left with an underdeveloped conscience and control
issues. This can be prevented by creating a safe and healthy
environment and better communication with the child.

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 Ways to Deal with Mental Health
Disorders During Adolescence
Mental disorders refer to a wide range of mental health
conditions that adversely affect an individual’s thoughts, feelings,
perceptions, and behaviour. They may impact an individual’s
ability to function normally and negatively impact their social
relationships. These disorders can be treated with medications,
counseling, and therapy.
Globally, one in seven adolescents experiences a mental disorder.
It is essential for people to be aware about the common
symptoms.

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Common Mental Health Disorders
During Adolescence
Behavioral Changes:
Healthy people differ significantly in their overall personality, mood, and behavior. Everyone
also varies from day to day, depending on the circumstances. However, if someone experiences
a sudden, major change in personality and/or behavior that is not related to an obvious event
(like taking a drug or losing a loved one), it often indicates a problem. There are three main
types of sudden changes in personality and behavior:
Confusion or delirium
Delusions
Disorganized speech or behavior
These categories are not disorders. They are just one way doctors organize different types of
abnormal thought, speech, and behavior. These changes in personality and behavior can be
caused by physical or mental health problems.

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 Emotional Changes
o Adolescents tend to experience more extreme emotions, both negative and positive, than
their parents even in response to the same event. The rise in negative emotional
experiences during early adolescence emerges in conjunction with the capacity for abstract
thinking.
o There are many types of changes within a person:
o Unhealthy grieving
o Frequent mood changes
o Stress
o Moodiness and irritability

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 Physical Changes
o Individuals get caught by eating disorders such as:
o Anorexia Nervosa: People with anorexia generally view themselves as overweight, even if
they’re dangerously underweight. They tend to constantly monitor their weight, avoid
eating certain types of foods, and severely restrict their calorie intake.
o Bulimia nervosa: People with bulimia frequently eat unusually large amounts of food in a
specific period of time. Each binge-eating episode usually continues until the person
becomes painfully full. During a binge, the person usually feels that they cannot stop eating
or control how much they are eating.
o Pica: Pica is an eating disorder that involves eating things that are not considered food and
that do not provide nutritional value. Individuals with pica crave non-food substances such
as ice, dirt, soil, chalk, soap, paper, hair, cloth, wool, pebbles, laundry detergent, or
cornstarch.

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 Scope of Therapy

o Seeking professional help: People suffering from any kind of mental

health issue or disorder can approach a specialised doctor or a
psychologist.
o Taking help from family and friends: They can discuss their issues with
their friends or family. This might help with how the person or the
individual getting treatment, and manage the surroundings.

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 First-Hand Data Analysis
How teenagers who suffered from anxiety or depression dealt
with3.10%
it
6.30%

37.50% 28.10%

25%

seeking professional help taking to isolation seeking help from friends and family
did not face any problem talked to a doctor once

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 Conclusion
Through this project, we learnt about
the stigma surrounding the mental
health of young people. Secondly, we
understood the factors leading to
mental health problems. Finally, we
learnt about the symptoms of mental ill-
health and the scope of therapy for
betterment.
The first-hand data showed alarming
results regarding the mental health of
our peers. It emphasized the need to
break this taboo and make this world a
better place to live.
This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY-ND

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 Bibliography
Websites:
wikipedia.org
britannica.com
who.int

Books:
‘All About Depression’ by The
Mental Health Foundation

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thank you