Parental guide to teen’s mental health

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Parenting a teenager is a journey of highs and lows. When challenges arise, having clear, compassionate guidance can make all the difference. This is your central resource for understanding and supporting your teen through the complexities of their mental, emotional, and behavioral health.

Find the topic you need below to get clear answers and practical, supportive advice.

Communicating with your teen

From tense silences to difficult conversations about their mental health, get the tools you need to break through communication barriers and build a stronger connection.

➡️ Learn how to talk and listen

Teen behavioral issues

When you’re faced with defiance, dishonesty, or concerning screen habits, it’s hard to know what to do. Understand the “why” behind the behavior and find a clear path forward.

➡️ Address defiant behaviors

Mood disorders

It’s one of a parent’s biggest worries: Is this normal teen moodiness or something more? Learn to recognize the signs of depression, bipolar disorder, and other mood disorders.

➡️ Understand their moods

Emotional wellness

Help your teen build the emotional strength to navigate life’s challenges. Find practical activities and skills to foster self-esteem and manage overwhelming emotions.

➡️ Build emotional wellness

Neurodevelopmental disorders

For parents navigating ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, and other learning differences, find clarity and tailored strategies to help your teen thrive just as they are.

➡️ Support their unique brain

Obsessive-compulsive and related disorders

When rituals, obsessive thoughts, or habits take over your teen’s life, it can feel overwhelming. Understand conditions like OCD and related disorders with compassion.

➡️ Learn more about OCD

Teen substance use

Facing potential substance use is terrifying. Get a calm, non-judgmental starting point if you are worried about your teen’s choices.

➡️ Get resources to help your teen recover