Anxiety is one of the most common challenges teenagers face today. Between school pressures, friendships, social media, and the uncertainty of growing up, it’s easy for young people to feel overwhelmed. For some teens, anxiety shows up as constant worry or sleepless nights. For others, it may look like irritability, withdrawing from friends, or refusing
Parenting a teen can feel like walking through fog—especially when your child is anxious, overwhelmed, withdrawn, or going through something they can’t explain. In the Blue Mountains, the need for mental health and emotional support for young people is growing. But finding accessible, creative, and non-judgemental counselling services can still feel like a maze.