Mental Health – Tips for Teenagers

It is not uncommon for parents to wonder whether their child is acting like a normal teenager or behaving differently due to mental illness, drug use or behavioral difficulties. Normal teenagers are often moody due to hormonal and physical changes that happen during puberty. However, when mental illness is involved, it may be difficult to differentiate ‘normal teenage behavior’ from the symptoms of depression, anxiety and other emotional difficulties. The following link provides tips that help promote flourishing mental health in secondary school children: http://parentingideasschools.com.au/getattachment/6bf78a09-784f-4e63-8d79-2b26c788b5d9.

Ms Annie Williams, College Counsellor