Adolescent Personality

The psychologist and the psychoanalyst are the professionals who support the processes related to personality during adolescence, a stage of intense changes in the way of thinking, feeling, and relating. It is not an illness, but rather the development of identity typical of those years.

What characterizes this stage: a search for autonomy, mood fluctuations, greater influence of the peer group, and exploration of personal values and interests that help define who each person is.

When is professional support advisable? If marked isolation, risky behaviors, sustained emotional distress, or significant difficulties in family or school life appear.

Talking with a psychologist or a psychoanalyst can help the family and the adolescent understand what is happening and find tools for this transition; it is worth raising these concerns with one of these specialists.