How to spot mental health problems in your teen

Many teenagers are prone to mental illness (Photo: iStock)

Mental health has now become a topic that we can comfortably address openly. This is great because we are learning how to recognize the signs of mental illness in ourselves and those around us.

Although a proper diagnosis is needed to confirm what specific illness one is dealing with, you can still see some of those signs that show something isn't right. In teens, specifically, there are common indicators that you should be keen to spot so that you can provide the support they need.