Adolescence is one of the most unsettling periods of development. Some young people appear highly susceptible to the pressures of growing up and yet others seem more resilient and largely unaffected. Over the past few years the relationship between psychological health and social support has come into sharper focus as more and more young people report symptoms of anxiety, depression and other psychological problems.
Social support is to do with the emotional and practical support a person...
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