7 Things Your Teen’s Friends Know That You Probably Don’t

Teenagers often show their friends what they hide from parents. Chris Coulter and his son Zac list seven teen mental health warning signs that friends notice first: cancelled plans, a quiet group chat, heavier drinking, risky “fun,” a flat “I’m fine,” dark jokes and “I’m a burden.” Each one comes with a simple question parents can ask, plus links to the free Friend Signal Check and Teen Signal Check.