Teens Issues
Common Teen Challenges
The teen years are full of rapid emotional, social, and physical changes. Many teens struggle with low self-esteem, school stress, mood swings, and confusion about their feelings or identity. These shifts can create tension at home, lead to misunderstandings with parents, and make it difficult for teens to talk openly. As a result, internal stress may show up as anger, withdrawal, or anxiety.
According to the World Health Organization, many different factors influence an adolescent’s mental health. The more challenges teens face, the more deeply they can be affected. Stress can come from peer pressure, identity exploration, media influence, or unrealistic expectations about the future. Difficult experiences at home, conflict with peers, bullying, violence, harsh parenting, or financial strain can further increase emotional pressure.
Therapy offers teens a safe, supportive space to better understand their emotions, build self-esteem, strengthen coping skills, and navigate this important stage of life with confidence.
Seek help if:
- Symptoms last more than two weeks
- Daily life feels unmanageable
- You have thoughts of harming yourself or your baby
- You feel anxious, panicked, or scared most of the day
- Immediate help: Call 911 if you feel you or someone else is in danger.
Other ways to cope:
- Talk to your doctor or OB-GYN—they can screen for postpartum depression and anxiety.
- Connect with a psychotherapist for guidance and coping strategies.
- Share your feelings with trusted family or friends.
- Practice self-care: rest, eat well, and accept help.
- Join support groups for new parents.