The mental health of adolescents and teens is very important. There are many different influences in today’s society such as peer pressure, television, music, and school that are major contributors which effect how they think, feel and act. Their mental health influences their self-image, lives, as well as the lives of others. Like physical health, mental health is just as important in every stage of life, especially in adolescents and teens.

When untreated mental health disorders often lead to poor academic achievement, family conflicts, drug use/abuse and suicide. I believe one of the first steps at helping adolescents and teens is understanding them from their prospective. Then we can begin to work on providing them tools, that will help them achieve balanced and stable mental health and wellness.