Adolescence brings a range of challenges for young people as they navigate the journey ofgrowing up.
Things like significant changes in their bodies, blemishes on their skin, relationships,managing the big emotions when there is discomfort or distress, working through theiridentity, where do they fit in their world, what makes them special, as well as all thenormal worldly worries; climate change, protecting the environment, equality, violence andwar, and finding kindness. Their world is full and busy, and friendships are crucial duringthese formative social years.
Common struggles adolescents face in their daily lives consist of judgement, their fear ofbeing wrong, criticism, their sense of not being enough in comparison to their peers ortheir future selves.
