What is it like to be the parent of a 13-17-year-old teenager?
How do you handle their moodiness or depression?

A lot of things can change during the teenage years, including the relationship between teens and their parents. It is common to see an increase in moodiness during adolescence, and sometimes even depression. As teenagers start to become more independent, it can be difficult for parents to know how to handle these feelings in their child. Further, teens’ moodiness can also have a big impact on the lives of parents.

Macquarie University’s Centre for Emotional Health wants to understand what it is like to be the parent of a teenager, and how you handle their moods. Your child may or may not struggle with low mood or depression.

If you are the parent of a teen (13-17 years), please follow the link below to complete the 20-minute anonymous online survey. You will receive individual feedback about whether your child is showing elevated levels of depressive symptoms, and will have the option to go into the draw to win one of five $50 Visa gift cards.

Start the 20-minute survey today.

If you have any questions, please contact Dr Carly Johnco (carly.johnco@mq.edu.au or (02) 9850 6750).