MOOD SWINGS: THE CHALLENGE OF MENTAL HEALTH PROBLEMS AND PREVENTION AMONG ADOLESCENT

Abstract

Mental health problems, behavior problems and psychiatric problems in adolescents were increased around the world, including in Thailand.  A retrospective study in psychiatric patients and people with mental health problems showed mood swings as early warning signs of a mental health problem or psychiatric disorder. The objective of this article was to present the concepts and the evidence-based in the mood swings which was a characteristic in mental health problems and psychiatric patients among adolescents. Consideration of mood swings and the factors associated, it is a challenge of psychiatric nurses to prevent mental health problems among adolescents by assessing mood swings in adolescents and taking care. Advising to parents in raising their child to prevent mood swings. Based on understand the concepts of emotional development, family relationship, and management of emotion, using therapeutic communication.