Here are some things you can do that might make those bad moods a bit easier to handle:

• The brain reaches its biggest size in early adolescence.
• The brain continues to mature even after it is done growing.
• The teen brain is ready to learn and adapt.
• Many mental disorders may begin to appear during adolescence.
• Teen brains may be more vulnerable to stress.
• Teens need more sleep than children and adults.

Adolescents’ moral development gets put to the test in real life situations, often along with peer pressure to behave or not behave in particular ways. As adolescents become increasingly independent, they also develop more nuanced thinking about morality, or what is right or wrong.

Puberty occurs when a part of the brain called the hypothalamus begins to produce a hormone (gonadotropin) that has an effect on the testes and ovaries causing an increase sex hormone — estrogen in girls and testosterone in boys.

1. Recognize you’re not alone. Although not every teen experiences mood changes to the same degree, they are common.
2. Catch your breath. Or count to 10.
3. Talk to people you trust.
4. Exercise.
5. Get enough sleep.
6. Create.
7. Cry.
8. Wait.

Here are nine tips for understanding your teen’s feelings and helping them weather emotional storms.

1. Give Them Space.
2. Anger Could be Masking Other Teen Emotions.
3. Respect Their Differing Perspectives.
4. Provide Outlets.
5. Bite Your Tongue.
6. Remain Calm.
7. Be a Role Model.
8. Consider Therapy.

Hormones Sometimes your teen might feel anxious, upset, depressed, and angry for no reason at all. Some of this is likely caused by hormonal fluctuations. Teenage boys are dealing with testosterone surges, and teenage girls are dealing with hormonal shifts due to menstruation.

Some of the general side effects associated with anti-anxiety medications may include drowsiness, confusion, and clumsiness. This is the case even with low doses. The higher the dose, the more intense the side effects are. When abused, benzodiazepines can lead to death.

Types of Medication SSRIs are commonly prescribed for children with depression and anxiety because they are non-addictive and have relatively few side effects. Examples of SSRIs include: paroxetine (Paxil); escitalopram (Lexapro); sertraline (Zoloft); fluoxetine (Prozac); fluvoxamine (Luvox); and citalopram (Celexa).

Here are the 7 best vitamins and supplements to help you combat stress.

1. Rhodiola rosea. Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea), is an herb that grows in the cold, mountainous regions of Russia and Asia.
2. Melatonin.
3. Ashwagandha.
4. B complex vitamins.
5. Glycine.
6. L-theanine.
7. Kava.