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- Last updated:
- 16 September 2024
Support and information for children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing
Risk-taking behaviours
During adolescence the development of the teenage brain does mean that teenagers may be more likely to take risks. However, there are times when the risk-taking may be indicative of a mental health difficulties or a lack of access to healthy coping strategies.