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Why Is My Teen’s Mood Changing and How Can I Help?

Understand why your teen’s mood is changing—social media, school stress and how psychological stress silently shapes our reactions as parents , peer pressure, or substance use—and learn how to support them effectively. Introduction: Understanding the Real Reasons Behind Mood Changes It’s late at night, and 16-year-old Emily is in her room, headphones on, scrolling through TikTok after a rough day. Between clips of dance challenges and funny skits, she starts seeing videos that hit a little too close to home—posts about feeling left out, struggling with school stress, and dealing with anxiety. By the time she puts her phone down, her mood has shifted from tired to irritated, and her parents have no idea what caused it. This kind of emotional shift reflects how psychological stress silently shapes our reactions as parents and teens . If you’ve noticed your teen’s mood swinging from happy to distant or even angry in a matter of hours, you’re not alone. The truth i...