I’m a Child Psychiatrist—These 7 Signs in Teen Girls Deserve More Attention
Summary
Dr. Willough Jenkins, a child psychiatrist, explains that many behaviors in teenage girls, like moodiness and withdrawal, are normal brain development signs rather than problems. She highlights seven important signs parents should notice to better support their daughters' mental health.Key Facts
- Teenage girls’ strong emotions are normal because their brains are still developing emotional control.
- Saying "I'm fine" often means the girl is deciding if she can trust someone, not that she’s ignoring them.
- Social rejection feels like real pain to teens, affecting the same brain areas as physical injury.
- Girls pulling away from their mothers is a normal step in growing up, not true rejection.
- Perfectionism often masks anxiety, especially when girls feel valued only for achievements.
- Telling girls to stop caring about others’ opinions is unhelpful because belonging is a basic need.
- Girls who talk openly with parents usually have parents who make conversations safe and with no negative consequences.
- Parents often misunderstand teenage girls’ distance as a sign of problems rather than a natural part of development.
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