Adolescence is a crucial period for developing social and emotional habits important for mental well-being. These include adopting healthy sleep patterns; exercising regularly; developing coping, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills; and learning to manage emotions.

• Defiance and being argumentative with parents, siblings or authority figures

• Disrespectful towards others (e.g. talking back, name calling)

• Fluctuations in emotions and being moody

• Aggressive or violent behavior

• Bullying and cyberbullying

• Teen pregnancy

• Alcohol and drugs