Adolescent mental health guidance highlighted in Spain and Argentina

In Spain, experts describe adolescent psychotherapy as a confidential, structured space where professionals help teenagers articulate emotions, address issues such as sleep problems, academic decline, aggression, or substance use, and develop healthier coping strategies. The approach may involve family participation and aims to restore balance during the turbulent developmental period.

In Argentina, psychologist Maritchu Seitún released a new book, "Criar con empatía en la adolescencia," advocating parenting based on empathy and clear limits. She argues that adults should listen first, understand teenage emotions, and then intervene, emphasizing that "Los papás tienen que ocuparse de ser suficientemente adultos para acompañar." The guide offers practical tools for parents, educators, and caregivers to support adolescents without treating the phase as a pathology.