The Importance of Mental Health in Young Adults
The Importance of Mental Well-Being in Young Adults
While at age 18, people are considered to be legally adults, there’s still a lot of emotional and developmental growth to do. For most people, their brain isn’t fully developed until they’re 25 years old. Between the years of 18 to 25, young adults go through a rapid development period. It’s during these years, that they’re also experiencing a lot of change. Not only in their brain and hormones but also in their life. These changes can cause a lot of emotional stress, which can negatively impact their mental health.
Most mental health disorders begin before the age of 25. In some cases, a proper diagnosis isn’t made because mental health concerns are overlooked. Without the proper diagnosis, finding an effective treatment can be very frustrating.
When it comes to mental health in young adults, there are a variety of factors that can impact their overall well-being. Understanding these factors is key to catching the red flags of poor mental health. Check out the following section to learn more about them.
Predisposing Factors
These factors actually can predict whether or not your child will experience mental health issues. For instance, genetics, life events, and temperament can drastically impact their emotional development.
Parental Abuse
Any type of physical or psychological abuse from a parent can impact someone’s ability to build relationships, develop coping mechanisms, and have self-compassion. Parental abuse can cause young adults to experience aggression, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and PTSD.
Nutrition
During the development period in children and young adults, periods of food insecurity and malnutrition can lead to future struggles. As a result of these issues, depression and anxiety that are associated with food can develop. It can also cause individuals to overeat.
Substance Abuse
During the ages of 18 to 25, using drugs like marijuana can increase the risk of psychosis, depression, anxiety, and substance use issues.
Find Help Through Counseling Services
Whether you’re a parent of a teen or a young adult yourself, it’s important to notice the signs of emotional distress. Having open conversations about mental health with your child or close friends is a safe way to talk about these feelings. The right type of treatment can help to address negative feelings and learn healthy coping skills.
Contact Our Clinical Psychologist to Learn More
When you’re looking for counseling services for your teen or yourself, rely on Norman R. Klein, Ph.D. for quality treatment options. During your initial appointment, our clinical psychologist will get to know you, identify your struggles, and determine how to best guide you through solving these issues. If you’re interested in learning more about our individual therapy, psychotherapy, or other counseling services, contact Dr. Klein in Westport, CT to schedule a consultation with a clinical psychologist.
