Teenagers
Growing up isn’t always easy these days. So how can you best support the teenagers in your life? UvA research offers insights and practical tips.
Quiz: how can you offer teenagers the support they need?
Emotions
How can you help your teenager cope with mental pressure?
Coping with emotions requires identifying personal patterns and developing greater self-awareness. Be sure to support young people in this process.
Bullying
How do you prevent bullying?
An individual approach will likely be insufficient. It is also helpful to focus on the status mechanisms at play within the group.
Healthy development
How can you help young people develop emotional stability?
Support young people in recognising and understanding their emotions, and in finding a sense of belonging within a group — whether among friends, family or peers.
Mental health
What can be done about compulsions, tics and obsessive–compulsive behaviour?
Plenty of practice is generally more effective than cognitive behavioural therapy. Augmented reality can also support treatment.
