Mental health is a person’s social, emotional and psychological state. Try to think of mental health as a spectrum. It is normal for a teen's mental health to move along the spectrum as their brains are constantly changing and developing. They may feel happy and productive on some days but stressed and overwhelmed on others. Good mental health makes it easier for your teen to work or study, enjoy their hobbies, connect with others, and recover from challenges. On the contrary, poorer mental health can affect your teen’s mood, sleep, motivation and energy. If this lasts longer than a few weeks, or it seems to be impacting their relationships, work or study, they may benefit from professional help.