1 in 2 teens develop mental illness by age 14. Parents can spot signs and support their well-being.
– Mood swings, social withdrawal, or changes in sleep/eating/weight.– Loss of interest in hobbies, academic decline, or difficulty expressing feelings.– Substance use, self-harm, or changes in sexual behavior.
Warning Signs
– Create a safe space, listen actively, and avoid defensiveness.– Be patient, let them open up at their own pace.
Talk to Your Teen:
– Encourage healthy habits, open communication, and independence.– Work together to solve problems, prioritize self-care as a parent.
Support Their Well-being
– Encourage healthy habits, open communication, and independence.– Work together to solve problems, prioritize self-care as a parent.