Why is it that we are happy discussing our physical aches and pains but not so keen to talk about our mental health? The truth is, our mental well-being is just as important as our physical health.

As a teenager you have to cope with lots of changes, both physical and emotional, and you need the support of friends and family to help you through. You’ll be faced with growing independence, mood swings, new anxieties and realities.

Most people experience mental health problems at some time, and they can affect your ability to handle day-to-day situations and enjoy life. These problems can be caused by lots of different things, like stress at school, relationship problems or the death of someone close.

Sometimes these problems can really get to you, and you may find you have a hard time dealing with them. We all get sad, angry or stressed out sometimes. Mental distress is common and can happen to anyone, so if you have moments when you feel you really can't cope, you're not alone.