If you are worried about your teen and you need some extra support, the school will be your first port of call. They will be able to provide you with more information on what has been happening in your teen’s life. Check with the school who the best person to contact is. It might be your teen’s homeroom teacher, year advisor, or the school counsellor.If your child is showing signs of anxiety, or stress, that have persisted for more than a few weeks contact your family GP. You can also check out ReachOut’s Parents hub for evidence-based tips and articles on how to help your teen navigate the transition to secondary school and manage their mental health and wellbeing. Linda Williams is the Clinical Lead at leading youth mental health service, ReachOut.The Living With Teens Summit is the unfiltered truth about raising a teenager in 2023, with genuine, non-hysterical, practical advice from experts, parents and Gen Z's. Subscribe to Mamamia to claim a free ticket.Feature Image: Supplied.Want to get the most out of your day? Take our survey now to go in the running to win a $50 gift voucher! TAKE SURVEY ➤
