Author name: Megan Gerbino, M.S.N., APRN, FNP-C

You know your teen isn’t always telling you the truth. Maybe their stories don’t quite add up, or they’re acting strangely evasive. As a parent, it can be worrying and frustrating to try to figure out why teenagers lie and what they’re hiding from you. The reasons teens lie are complex, ranging from a desire to avoid punishment to struggling with compulsive lying tendencies.

When becoming a parent, there’s no definitive cure-all solution for the complexities of mental health; this is especially true as it relates to teenagers with bipolar disorder. There are a plethora of mental health disorders that could all have an impact on a person’s quality of life. As a parent, it’s difficult to watch your child go through all of that and feel powerless to stop it (or at least help).

The teenage years are a crucial developmental period in an individual’s life. Teenagers often face challenges due to the physical and psychological changes that occur during adolescence. Unfortunately, some of these changes can lead to mental health issues such as psychosis.

There’s no doubt that breakups are difficult to endure; what’s perhaps even more complicated are friendship breakups. Not only is it weird to cut ties with a platonic cohort, but it is equally as weird, if not more, to get over it. The breaking of a deep and meaningful bond can result in a whirlwind of emotions, leaving us feeling lonely, disillusioned, and uncertain.

The teenage years can arguably be the most turbulent and unpredictable years in a person’s life. It is a time of great learning and reflection as our bodies mature and our brains develop. While this can be a very exciting time in a person’s life, it can also be stressful and even at times scary as they try and process these emotional and physical changes.

Adolescence is a time of rapid growth and change, both physically and mentally. It’s a period marked by self-discovery, increased independence, and the pursuit of identity. While many teenagers navigate these developmental challenges successfully, some may exhibit behaviors that raise concerns. These behaviors, often called “red flags,” can indicate underlying issues, including mental health struggles.