Puberty
Along with the confusing physical changes that come with puberty are the emotional changes. Social pressures coupled with changing estrogen levels for girls and testosterone levels for boys can cause mood changes, sometimes even resulting in anxiety, depression, and mood swings.
If you notice your kid is struggling, Davies recommends reminding them that what they’re going through is normal. Kids may believe that “they’re weird or something’s wrong with them,” explains Davies. Help remind them that mental health changes are normal, and that they’re not alone.