Children & teenagers
Children and teenagers often show distress through behaviour rather than words. These guides help parents make sense of what they're seeing and decide when extra support might help.
Topics include teenage motivation, screen use, exam stress, and the everyday pressures young people face in Malta today — including when therapy or, less often, a formal assessment may help.
If you're worried about your child, you don't need to have the answers before getting in touch. A first conversation can help you work out whether therapy, a group programme, parenting support or simply more information is the right next step.
These articles are general information from Vita Mea practitioners — not a diagnosis or personal advice. If you need support, contact the clinic.
Articles on children & teenagers
Does My Child Need Therapy? Signs Parents in Malta Should Notice
Moodiness is normal. Persistent withdrawal, anxiety, or big behaviour changes may signal that a child needs extra support. Here's how to tell the difference — and how to help.
Stephanie Camilleri · 5 Mar 2026
Supporting Your Teenager in Malta
A guide for parents in Malta who are worried about a teenager — motivation, screens, exams, and when child and adolescent therapy can help.
Stephanie Camilleri · 2 Oct 2025
Exam Stress and Teen Wellbeing: Supporting Young People Through Pressure
Exam season in Malta can turn capable teenagers into exhausted, anxious versions of themselves. Here's how to recognise when stress has tipped too far — and how counselling and programmes like Mind Gym can help.
Stephanie Camilleri · 25 Jun 2026
Why Your Teenager Has No Motivation (And What Parents Can Actually Do)
Homework battles, zero effort, a bedroom door that's always closed — if your teen seems stuck in low gear, you're not alone. Here's what's often underneath the lack of motivation, and how to help without nagging.
Isabel Camilleri · 7 Aug 2026
Teen Screen Time in Malta: When Phones Become the Problem
Your teen is glued to their phone, friends matter more than family, and every attempt to set limits ends in a fight. Here's why screens have such a pull — and how to rebuild balance without losing your relationship.
Stephanie Camilleri · 9 Aug 2026
Mind Gym: Building Confidence and Motivation in Tweens and Teens
When lectures at home don't land and one-to-one therapy feels like too big a step, Mind Gym offers tweens and teens a different path — practical skills, peer connection, and a space to grow.
Stephanie Camilleri · 8 Aug 2026
When an ADHD Assessment Helps
Teachers mention attention problems, homework is a battle, and you're wondering about ADHD — when therapy helps, when a formal assessment is useful, and what to expect in Malta.
Vita Mea Clinic · 28 Jul 2026
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