Parenting Teens - Emotional and Mental Wellbeing

KidsHealth's emotional and mental wellbeing section covers a range of topics, including anxiety, depression and bullying.

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There is also a page with online tools to support mental wellbeing. 

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common and natural feeling that everybody experiences. If anxiety is significantly impacting your child's everyday life, then it is important to get help for them. 

Find out how to help your teen with anxiety

Depression

Depression is a serious illness that can make it hard to do everyday activities. It is important to get help if you are concerned about your teen's depression. Depression can be treated effectively.

Check how to support your child with depression

Bullying

Signs of bullying might include tummy aches, nightmares, your child not wanting to go to school and loss of confidence. Your child may lose contact with friends and seem isolated. 

Find out what to do if your child is being bullied

See all KidsHealth content on emotional and mental wellbeing