Teenage Turmoil

The teenage years are a crucial time of development and growth but are often not easy. Teenagers face particular pressures both external on the impressional brain and internal through brain restructuring, and physical through hormonal changes. All these changes can have an impact on behaviour, mental health and self-esteem.

This video explains the process and describes the kind of behaviour you might see. Understanding what teenagers are going through can lead to greater patience, compassion and support.

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