Teen Mental Health: A Parent's Guide to Recognising When Your Child Needs Help
Written and reviewed by Prarthana Thaker — Counselling Psychologist & Career Counsellor, 7+ years of clinical experience. About the author. Last reviewed: June 2026.
Adolescence is the developmental window in which most lifelong mental health conditions first appear. This guide helps Indian parents distinguish normal teenage moodiness from clinical concern, recognise warning signs, and have the first conversation about therapy with a teenager who may not want to go.