I’m sure we can all agree that being a teenager is a pretty tough time in someone's life, what with the constant hormone swings, pressure to perform at school and the ongoing social need on how best to fit in with friends. This transition from being a child to moving into adulthood can be a challenging time. Pressures of being a teenager The mental health foundation conducted an online survey an d concluded some concerning trends. It was found that 60% of young people (aged