Parents’ availability and support can go a long way in helping their teens feel emotionally secure, which is the foundation of teen mental wellness. Valley News/Courtesy photo
TEMECULA – In recent decades, the prevalence of depression among teens and young adults has risen by more than 35%, and the National Alliance on Mental Illness has estimated that 20% of youth, ages 13 to 18, struggle with mental health issues each year.
Such statistics can be daunting for parents; however, there are several things parents can do to instill habits that promote teen mental wellness. Moreover, they can learn to act as advocates for their teens’ long-term mental wellness and emotional health. Dr. Ashely Zucker, a psychiatrist at Kaiser Permanente San Bernardino County, shared some tips.
“Adolescence is a time in life when teens are figuring out their identity and who they are as a person. Often, this involves finding ways to differentiate themselves from their parents
