1.       Why are teenagers prone to mood changes?

This is because:

• Many bodily changes are taking place as a child develops into an adult.
• Hormonal changes during puberty.
• Inability to cope and respond appropriately with these changes.

2.       When mood are changesa problem?

It becomes a problem when you:

• Have a change in eating and sleeping patterns.
• Have sadness and sudden crying.
• Have difficulties in coping with studies.
• Become over dependent on others.
• Have social conflicts.
• Developed disruptive behavior.
• Become depressed, anxious, irritable, aggressive and violent

3.         What complications can mood changes lead to?

• Anxiety problems (e.g. worry intense fear).
• Substance use and abuse.

4.         How can unwanted mood changes be managed?

• Mood has a lot to do with the way people think
• The first thing to do is to detect and identify the negative thoughts and beliefs
• Use positive self-talk to counter them
• Change negative thought to positive ones

These methods in managing unwanted mood changes can be found under Mental Health Issues. (See Depression, Self-esteem)  

Common mistakes in thinking

Many people make mistakes in thinking and these mistakes lead to mood changes.

• E.g.You may think your friend does not like you when she/he does not smile at you

Your friend may have a problem that day and not because she/he dislike you.