The following are the red flags indicating mental health concerns:

 Persistent sadness
 Withdrawal from social interactions
 Self-harming behaviors
 Suicidal thoughts
 Outbursts or extreme irritability
 Drastic mood changes
 Changes in eating habits
 Loss of weight
 Difficulty sleeping
 Frequent headaches or stomachaches
 Difficulty concentrating
 Changes in academic performance
 Avoiding or missing school

Check with your teen's teacher, close friends, family, or other caretakers to see if they have observed any changes in his or her behavior. Seek mental health help immediately and share this information to the Mental health care provider.