Health and Wellbeing
Teenagers’ Mental Health in Today’s World
Understand why everything feels bigger to a teenager, and know when their low mood is more than a phase.
- 21 minutes
- 10 modules
- Certificate
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What you'll learn
- Explain how brain changes make teenagers more prone to anxiety
- Recognise the pressures teenagers face today, including social media
- Spot signs of struggle at home, like withdrawal or changes in sleep and eating
- Tell ordinary teenage feelings apart from signs that need more attention
- Help your teenager question what they see online and build good routines
About this course
Your teenager stops going to football, spends every evening in their room and says they've got a headache again. Is it just being a teenager, or something more?
A teenager's brain reacts to fear and stress more strongly than an adult's, which is why a two-week relationship ending can feel like the end of the world. Add social media, exams and worries about climate and money, and there's a lot going on behind that bedroom door. Once you understand it, it's easier to stay patient and not brush their feelings aside.
You'll know which changes to watch for, like shifts in sleep, eating or mood, and why some teenagers show worry as bad behaviour rather than sadness. And you'll have practical ways to help, such as explaining how their brain is changing, or setting aside half an hour just to listen.
10 modules
Open in order
- 1 min
Introduction
- 4 min
Understand the key challenges faced by teenagers
1 question
- 1 min
Reflection
- 2 min
Understand the Teenage Brain
1 question
- 3 min
Brain Chemicals
1 question
- 2 min
Societal Concerns
1 question
- 4 min
How mental health concerns may present in the classroom
1 question
- 2 min
How mental health concerns may present at home
1 question
- 4 min
Identify practical strategies to support teenagers
1 question
- 2 min
What Next?