Thirteen-year-old Mario tells you he worries about his mental health. He can be feeling great about himself and then five minutes later, he will feel angry and frustrated. What helpful information should you share with Mario? 1 Sudden changes in feelings like his are a sign of excessive stress.
2 Mood swings such as those he is experiencing are normal during the teen years.
3 If he were able to express his emotions in healthy ways, he wouldn’t have mood swings.
4 Mood swings are a sign of poor self-concept in adolescents.