Teenage mental health guides

Clear, practical guides to help parents and carers better understand the emotional and mental health challenges young people can face. Get advice on what to look for, how to support them, and when extra help might be needed.

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Parental guidance

Adolescent rebellion

Why your teenager may seem more argumentative, distant or defiant 
– and how to respond without turning every clash into a battle.

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Dylan Pomietlo

15 Jul 2026 • 7 min read

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Emotions and behaviour Parental guidance

Anger in teenage adolescence

Why anger can get bigger in the teenage years, what often sits underneath it and how to respond without making things worse

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Dylan Pomietlo

10 Sep 2026 • 5 min read

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Parental guidance

Parent and carer burnout

Why supporting a struggling teenager can leave you exhausted over time and how to keep going without stepping away from them

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Fiona Hannah

10 Sep 2026 • 5 min read

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Parental guidance

Substance use and teenage mental health

What teen substance use1 looks like, why it might happen and how to respond without driving it underground

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Fiona Hannah

10 Sep 2026 • 8 min read

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Parental guidance

Building teen resilience in tough times

Why teenagers need support through difficulty, not protection from every uncomfortable feeling

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Dylan Pomietlo

21 Aug 2026 • 7 min read

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Identity and relationships Parental guidance

Supporting LGBTQ+ teenagers

Understanding the pressures, and helping them feel safe as they develop their identity

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Fiona Hannah

21 Aug 2026 • 6 min read

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Emotions and behaviour Parental guidance

Coping and defence mechanisms

Why young people protect themselves in different ways – and how you can help

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Dylan Pomietlo

21 Aug 2026 • 6 min read

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