SDSU Adolescent Stressors and Coping Mechanisms Discussion

Hi, I need someone to respond to the following student discussion which I have provided below. Also, below the student discussion I have provided the original discussion prompt that the student discussion was referring to. I have provided an example of how to reply to a student to give you an idea of how to respond to a student discussion.

Student Discussion That Needs to Be Responded to:

Teenagers face social pressures and face an increased risk of depression (Grand Canyon University, 2022). Bullying and peer pressure are forms of external stressors that cause adolescents to fall into depression (Grand Canyon University, 2022). If teenagers do not possess the tools to cope with these stressors they are at risk for teen suicide (Grand Canyon University, 2022). Primary prevention amongst adolescents is the best method of preventing teenagers from developing depression. It involves educating and promoting positive coping mechanisms instituted in the school. Gatekeeper training involves parents, school teachers, and community members learning about risk factors for depression and suicide (Grand Canyon University, 2022). This form of training better prepares parents to identify these risk factors on a daily basis. A peer system program called Reconnecting Youth, aims at giving the youth coping mechanisms against emotional distress and substance abuse. Once early warning signs are identified, adolescents can be assessed by crisis counselors. Adolescents can be referred to mental health facilities in order to help the adolescent regain positive coping mechanisms. Prevention will always be the primary tool used to combat mental illness and stop teens from committing suicide.

Thank you,

Gabriel Barba Jr, RN

References

Grand Canyon University (Ed.). (2022). Health Assessment: Foundations for Effective Practice (2nd ed.)

Original Discussion Prompt:

Assessment Description

Describe two external stressors that are unique to adolescents. Discuss what risk-taking behaviors may result from the external stressors and what support or coping mechanism can be introduced.

Example of How to Respond to a Student Discussion:

Hi Nita,

I like how you discuss both the teacher observing the student and the student observing their own art. You bring up excellent points about the teachers observing the children, because it does help the teacher to better communicate with the children and understand them better. As teachers, it is very important to nurture students, particularly if they are very young, I think, because it allows them to better understand the needs of the student, and how to work with them. Paying attention to what the student is drawing, and seeing how the student reacts to their own work can improve the teachers’ understanding.

Expressing feelings in this discussion board reply examples is a major component of growing up. The more a student is able to express those feelings, the more they can understand them. I liked reading about what you said on this topic, and I agree that the art is a very useful tool that students can learn to express their feelings effectively. If they do not express them, they are keeping them inside, and drawing can become a form of counseling for them. In my opinion, I think the drawing can be particularly useful for many students who are quiet. These students do not often express themselves verbally, and drawing can be a way for them to understand their feelings, and to release some pent up sadness of hostile feelings, for example. I think this form of therapy sticks with many people throughout life, and they continue to use drawing as a coping mechanism.

Thanks,
Steven