A Parent's Guide to Serious Adolescent Problems
What is normal teenage behaviour? How does one deal with it? Sadly, it almost seems to be an accepted fact that our children's teenage years are going to be difficult. Physical and emotional changes, the natural quest for autonomy and identity, and the pressures of a fast-changing world all have an effect on our children as they grow to adulthood.
But when does the normal range of adolescent behaviours and problems tip over into a situation in need of intervention? When should parents really begin to worry?
Covering such areas of concern as depression and mood swings, disruptive behaviour, eating disorders, fears, phobias and obsessions, personality disorders, suicidal behaviour, and school problems, Dr Rey describes the signs to look for and, with clarity and compassion, provides information about how and when to seek help, and what treatments are available.
'Is My Teenager in Trouble?' has been written to alleviate parents' concerns - to reduce the fear of the unknown and to show that with love, support, and the appropriate diagnosis and treatment, teenagers with serious problems, and their families, can find the road to recovery.
