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Common Issues
At YouthLine, no problem is too big or too small. Youth can reach out about anything they are struggling with: from a bad grade on a big test to thoughts of suicide and self injury. We want youth to reach out any time they are struggling. There are some common things that youth reach out to YouthLine about. Visit the pages below to learn more.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a natural emotional response and your body’s way of preparing you for stress, uncertainty, or danger. Almost everyone feels nervous sometimes, especially in situations like tests, performances, interviews, or social events. For teenagers, these experiences can feel even more intense because the brain and body are still developing during adolescence.
Read more about anxiety and reaching out to YouthLine for help here.
Depression
Depression doesn’t always look like what people expect. It can show up as persistent sadness, numbness, fatigue, losing interest in things you enjoy, feeling disconnected, or feeling hopeless. For some teens, it can also look like irritability, frustration, or withdrawing from friends or social activities.
Learn more about depression and reaching out to YouthLine for help here.
Mental Health Concerns
Many young people start to wonder if what they’re experiencing could be related to a mental health condition. Some commonly searched or discussed conditions among teens include Bipolar Disorder (Types I and II), Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), as well as depression, anxiety, and other concerns.
Read more about mental health concerns and reaching out to YouthLine for help here.
Self-Harm and Self-Injury
Being young is tough, and growing up means constant change. Your body, brain, friendships, school, interests, and home life can all shift at once, sometimes faster than you can keep up. With so much going on, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed and like there’s nothing that can help relieve the pain. Feeling this way might lead to using methods like self-harm or self-injury in order to manage your emotions.
Learn more about self-harm and self-injury and reaching out to YouthLine for support here.