Adolescents Mental Health

 

Adolescence can be a risky period in term of mental  health. This is because when the teenage brain is maturing, adolescents are also facing a lot of challenges and changes in a short period of time. Promoting good mental health begins at home and a parent and guardian love and support goes a long way in affecting an adolescent mental wellbeing.

 

LOVE, CARE AND AFFECTION

Shows love, affection and care. Life gets busy as our kids get older, we tend to show affection less and less. However, despite their moods and complaints, the need lave, care and affection. Do not let their ever changing moods to dissuade you from showering them that they are loved and that no matter what happens or how they feel, you will always be there for them.

BE INVOLVED

Ask question, listen to their stories and no matter how busy life can get for you do not try to be dismissive when they came upto you to share what is going on with their lives. Be genuinely interested in what interests them, ask about their social media activities, listen to their ideas and be a listening ear when they fail. Do activities together as a family. Being involved in your child’s life will allow them to feel a sense of belonging and make them feel less isolated.

TALK ABOUT THINGS

There are days when it is easier to just simmer in our thoughts without talking about them. However, it is important to you and your child to develop a relationship that allows you to talk through your feeling instead of letting them fester in a way that always leads to a blow up. A healthy communication not only prevents this but also sets an example for your teen in seeing how important communication is.