It is normal for teens to feel these emotions, which usually arise as they learn to balance their studies  and relationships or grapple with concerns like climate change. When these feelings last longer than expected, it can impact their mental health.

Almost one in four teens report experiencing mental health challenges like stress, anxiety, depression and low self-esteem. When it comes to depression, approximately 1 in 10 Australian teens aged 11–17 meet the criteria for a diagnosis.  Finding the best type of help at the right time can be challenging.
At this age, teens are reluctant to seek professional help.   As parents, we recognise the difficulty in getting our teens to confide in us about their emotions or the challenges they face. Sometimes, we can be at a loss on how to initiate support or where to begin offering help.