The transition into adolescence can be brutal for kids' mental health – but parents can help reduce the risk
- Written by: Zara Mansoor, Clinical Psychologist and PhD Candidate, University of Otago
GettyImagesThe transition from childhood to adolescence is a vulnerable time for the development of mental health difficulties and brings a marked increase in anxiety and depression.
The push away from family to peers at this age can leave parents feeling adrift. But parents can have a positive role in how young people navigate the challenges of...