The Many Worries of the Youth

In this age of globalization and wireless technology, worrying about hectic schedules and living complicated life is completely normal.  When too much worrying becomes overwhelming, you may feel like they’re out of control and they’re running your life.  Consider your thoughts and feelings.  The excessive amount of time you feel anxious or have difficulty sleeping because of your worries can be symptoms of an anxiety disorders.

We all experience anxiety almost everyday.  It is considered a natural part of life.  It refers to the worries and concern of every day life which may lead to stress and nervousness.  Anxiety to young people can be limited to situations in school such as project deadlines, exams, special events like sports and proms.

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A Meaningful Future for Young People with Mental Illness

Transitioning to adulthood is a daunting task for most young people — it can include striving to graduate from high school; finding a full-time job or entering college; living independently; forming long-term relationships and becoming a parent. Although their goals and desires may be the same as those of their peers, young people who have a mental illness or substance use disorder, especially those who are transitioning from institutional care, face an even more challenging road. For the many youths who reside in residential treatment facilities or foster homes, turning 21 can feel like falling off a cliff.

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This Week’s News: Youth in Transition

Education

High School Graduation Rate in the City Is Lower Than Reported
The New York Times, New York City, NY – March 29, 2011
New York City’s high school graduation rate may be slightly lower than advertised because some dropouts have been improperly left out of the calculations, the state comptroller’s office said Tuesday. The comptroller conducted an audit because of allegations made in 2009 that the city may have been inflating its graduation rate by counting some dropouts as “discharges,” a classification that generally refers to students who transfer to private schools or to schools outside the city. Discharges are not counted against a school’s graduation rate, but dropouts are.

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