[QUOTE]Adolescence is a time period where the majority of mental health problems emerge. Understanding what factors may help prevent such problems in adolescence is therefore incredibly important. The family environment in childhood is an important predictor of adolescent mental health, where negative family experiences, such as emotional abuse and neglect are strong predictors of mental health problems. However, some children who experience a negative family environment in childhood cope better than expected later in life. These individuals can be described as showing ‘resilience’.[/QUOTE]
If you’re shy/socially awkward/don’t know how to make friends,truth is you are likely to be bullied and socially rejected by your peers.