Kris Coppedge, LMHC, LICSW

Counseling for Teens  

How do I know when my teenaged child needs help?

• Depressed mood, hopelessness, or extreme sadness

• Anxiety, worries, or fears that interfere with sleep, relationships, or daily routine

• Direct or indirect talk about suicide or wanting to die

• Sudden change of peer group

• Decline in school performance

• A significant change in attitude that interferes with relationships or tasks

• A mood that seems "too good" for a significant period of time especially when

               paired with risk taking or extreme or excessive behaviors

• Significant changes in sleep or eating habits

• Sudden weight loss

• Anorexia or bulimia (restriction of food, excessive eating and vomiting or laxative

              use

• Evidence of drug or alcohol use

• Behavior problems such as shoplifting, running away, or skipping school