How does puberty affect mood?

Learn how puberty can affect your mood and discover practical strategies to manage emotional changes experienced during this important phase of growth.

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Understanding Puberty and Its Impact on Your Mood Puberty is a significant developmental phase that everyone goes through. Typically beginning between the ages of 8 and 14, this natural process involves a series of physical changes fuelled by hormonal fluctuations intended to prepare the body for adult capabilities and reproduction. During puberty, you'll notice changes in your body such as growth spurts, developing new body hair, and changes in body shape and size. However, it's not just your body that changes; your emotions undergo a transformation too. Why Does Puberty Affect Your Mood? The hormones that trigger the physical changes...
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