3.  Medical Treatment and Counselling  Community resources for Mental /Emotional problems  When to get help?  Where to find help?

4.  Identify treatment options available  It depends on the cause and severity, (how bad) of the disorder  People can receive counselling, also called therapy.  This can be individual, group for family therapy.  Some disorders also need medication and possibly some time in hospital

5.  Think of a trusted adult whom you could talk to about a problem.  Write a few sentences describing how that adult could help you.

6.  A person with a problem talks to a mental health professional, like a school counselor or school psychologist.  The conversations are confidential and private UNLESS the person is in immediate danger or is talking about hurting someone else.  The counselor tries to help the person deal with her problems.

7.  In group therapy, people offer each other tips for coping and dealing with problems.  What do you think might be helpful about group therapy?  People meet to discuss their problems and help each other.  A mental health professional is there to guide the discussion.

8.  Families learn how to help a family member with a mental or emotional disorder.  The family is a big support for the person.

9.  Many people with mental and emotional disorders do not seek treatment or help.  They may feel embarrassed or ashamed of their illness.  They may not think that they need treatment.  Other people may not know that there is treatment and help available

10.  List Community resources available for help with Mental / Emotional Problems in Abu Dhabi  Where can you get help?  Search the internet  Go to school and local libraries  Ask teachers  Ask health care professionals – psychologist

11.  Some people just hope the disorder will go away BUT they don’t go away on their own.  If left untreated, they can become more severe, worse.  PLEASE ask for help as early as possible

12.  When dealing with a serious problem, it is important to find valid reliable resources.  Resources are places to get information, support and advice

13.  Family member or friend  Health care professional  Religious leader  Teacher  Call a crisis hotline – they will not ask you your name so you can speak freely about anything you are worried about.

14.  Many health care professionals can provide a referral.  A referral is a suggestion to seek help or information from another person or place.  No-one should suffer from a mental or emotional problem alone.  Many people have been treated for their problems and have a normal life.

15.  There are many resources available to help teens with mental and emotional problems.  Why is it important to get help right away?

16.  Resources are places to get information, support and advice  A referral is a suggestion to seek help or information from another person or place