The adolescent years are a critical period of adjustment for both teens and families. Teenagers go through many physical changes during adolescence, but they are also dealing with many mental and emotional changes as well.
As parents and as community members it is important to be aware and understand how teens develop, the challenges that youth face, and the ways in which family can help them stay as physically and mentally healthy as possible.
Talking to teens about the issue of mental health can be difficult, but it is the best way to understand what they are going through and if they need to get help.
