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age 11–17

Common Problems

 

Being a teenager can be a challenging time for lots of different reasons. Sometimes we can feel really worried, stressed or sad. Everyone has these feelings sometimes, but when the feelings begin to get in the way of everyday life then our mental health may suffer.

You might have heard of a few different mental health problems. Here are some of the common ones that teenagers can experience:
 

ADHD

Anger and Aggression

Anxiety

Bereavement

Depression

Eating Disorders

Low Self Esteem

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Phobias

Psychosis

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Difficulties Attending School

Self Harm

Bullying