Teen anxiety, school pressure, bullying and peer relationships among top mental health concerns reports Uniquely You MHC

Dubai, UAE, 15 July 2026: Uniquely You Mental Health Center, the UAE’s first publicly neurodivergent-owned and operated mental health clinic, has identified anxiety, school-related stress, bullying, peer relationship difficulties and emotional regulation challenges among the most significant mental health concerns affecting teenagers aged 13 to 17.

The analysis draws on findings from international and UAE studies, as well as the center’s psychologists’ interactions with teens, highlighting how academic expectations, social pressures and family circumstances can intersect during a period of rapid emotional and developmental change. The findings reinforce the need for earlier recognition and closer collaboration between homes, schools and mental health professionals.