Things to try: Coping skills and resilience

Tips for supporting your teenager

Many teenagers feel overwhelmed and unable to cope with the stresses that teenage life brings. There are a number of things that you can try to help your teenager develop positive coping skills and build resilience. If you'd like to understand more, read the fact sheet coping skills, resilience and teenagers.

Otherwise, see below for our top tips on what you can do to help your teenager with developing coping skills for resilience.

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