Mental status of adolescents

All of us once passed through the difficulties of adolescence. But only by becoming parents, we can fully appreciate the full burden of this period of life. Someone is afraid that his child does not get into a bad company, someone is alarmed by an overly aggressive or, conversely, apathetic behavior of a child. It is experiences for children that make us go deep into the psychology of adolescents, and look for ways to solve their problems. However, do not be surprised if the child rejects your help: in puberty, all advice, especially from adults, is perceived "in a hostile manner."

To help a teenager overcome difficulties, one should keep in mind the variety of mental states of his personality during this period. Let's find out what the mental and emotional states of adolescents can be and why this happens.

Mental characteristics of adolescents

Everyone knows that the mood of children aged 11-15 years can very often reverse. This is due to the hormonal reconstruction of the child's body, which is already preparing to become an adult. And there is nothing surprising in that these changes affect the psyche - this is the most vulnerable place, the "Achilles' heel" of any person. Psychologists distinguish the following types of psychoemotional state of adolescents:

Despite the fact that these mental processes are opposite, in adolescents they can alternate and change for short periods of time. As it was said above, it is caused by a hormonal storm and can be characteristic for absolutely healthy, normal child. Now he can chat with you in a friendly way, and in two minutes - close in yourself or arrange a scandal and leave, slamming the door. And even this is not a cause for concern, but only a variant of the norm.

However, those conditions that predominate in the behavior of the child at this age, contribute to the formation of the corresponding properties of the character (high or low self-esteem, anxiety or cheerfulness, optimism or pessimism, etc.), and this will affect his entire future life.

Methods of regulation and self-regulation of mental states in adolescence

The most common advice for parents of a teenager is to simply "survive", endure this time. Indeed, a mentally healthy child is able to overcome difficulties arising from him. Parents should just be sympathetic to his behavior and be with him no more strict than usual. On the contrary, the easier you treat your maturing child, the easier it will be to build relationships with you. Revise your principles in the relationship "parent-child", communicate with him if not on equal terms, then at least as with an equal to yourself. Remember that at this age the child is very vulnerable, even if he does not show it. And he should know that parents are always on his side, that he is not alone and in case of problems you will in any case come to him at help. But at the same time one should not impose this help - it will be relevant only if the teenager is unable to cope and asks for help, or you see that he desperately needs it.

If necessary, do not hesitate to seek advice from a psychologist specializing in adolescent problems , and in case of more serious problems, to a qualified psychiatrist.

Dear Parents! Do not forget that you need to establish a trusting relationship with your child, starting at an early age. This will avoid many problems in the adolescent period.