What a 5-Minute Argument Reveals About Parents and Teens
Psychology Today | 11.04.2026 05:10
Parent–teen communication is crucial for navigating the challenges of adolescence. Research consistently shows that open, responsive communication is linked to better mental health and emotional resilience. For example, a longitudinal study found that more open parent–adolescent communication predicted lower levels of anxiety and depression over time and may help adolescents develop coping skills to navigate new experiences.