🌟 Mental Health Update: Teens in Paisley 🌟
In Renfrewshire, including Paisley, many teenagers face mental health challenges. National data indicates that around one in ten young people have a diagnosable mental health condition, with common issues like anxiety, depression, and behavioral challenges. Here's a snapshot of the situation:
* Prevalence of Mental Health Issues: With conditions such as anxiety and depression being widespread, many teenagers require support. The stigma around mental health can make it hard for them to seek help.
* Socioeconomic Impact: Disparities in socioeconomic status can lead to varying mental health outcomes. Teens from lower-income families often have less access to support, facing higher stress levels and greater risk of mental health problems.
* Support Services & Wait Times: Renfrewshire offers services like the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). However, long waiting times can delay diagnosis and treatment, potentially worsening conditions.
* School-Based Support: Schools across Renfrewshire offer mental health programs with early intervention and counseling services to make help more accessible.
* Social Isolation & COVID-19: Recent research highlights that social isolation, aggravated by the pandemic, has intensified teen loneliness and anxiety due to reduced face-to-face interactions and increased screen time.
Our community must support these teenagers by promoting understanding and improving access to mental health resources. Let's continue to spread awareness and break the stigma together!
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We are open to all and working with Renfrewshire Health and Social Care partnership, the Renfrewshire Council Education teams, Just Dive stands poised to make really huge impacts in a massively positive way
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