(888) 576-3999Does My Teen Need Help?
Many parents ask themselves at some point where their teen needs professional help from a therapist or where can I find “teen help Pasadena“. Some parents don’t or can’t recognize the signs of a teen that’s in need of a counselor and understand when and why to schedule a therapy session for your teen can be essential to keeping them mentally well during their adolescent years. For some parents, it can be hard to admit to yourself that your teen may need help. You believe that you’ve done a good job raising them and you could feel the blame falls on you for their struggles. This is just another stigma that’s attached to the thought of therapy. As a parent, you should know that there are certain issues and problems that can’t easily be solved as a parent. Some mental health issues that your teen may face should be addressed by a professional who can give a standard of care that will go beyond your parental love and encouragement to get to the root of the matter.
There are plenty of reasons why a teen may need professional intervention. These reasons come in the form of things such as behavior problems, mental health issues, emotional issues, stress, substance abuse problems, relationship hardships, and traumatic experiences. If you feel that your teen is dealing with any of these issues they shouldn’t have to do so alone. Reaching out to a teen therapy counselor sooner than later will provide your child with an outlet for their bottled up emotions and thoughts in a place where they can interact with other teens going through similar troubles (group therapy) or form a bond with a therapist in one on one sessions. You may find yourself in a situation where you aren’t sure if your teen needs help because their behavior may seem that of a ‘typical teenager’.
Is my teen just being a teen?
As a parent, it’s safe to say that you know your child better than most. You can pinpoint when they are happy, sad orangy as well as moody. However, despite your ability to understand your child’s moods it can be hard to come to a decision on whether your teen is dealing with a serious problem or if their actions are just the norm among their age group. You can narrow things down by taking a look at your son or daughter’s daily life. From that standpoint you can begin to ask yourself questions such as:
-Does my son/daughter have any friends?
-Is He/She doing well in classes?
-Is He/She open about what’s happening in her life?
If you can see where your teen has taken a wrong turn or you find the answers to those questions to be troublesome or concerning it may be time to talk to a therapist or see your child’s doctor. With the help of a trained professional, you can both come to the conclusion about what’s best for your child and provide yourself with peace of mind that you are addressing any problems and ensuring that your child is happy and healthy. It can’t be denied that it’s better to be cautious about your teen that to throw their every action and mood swing under the umbrella of “teenager” behavior.
Should my teen get help ASAP?
You may have reviewed those previous questions and found that they have negative answers which are good indicators that they might need counseling. Furthermore, there are warning signs that your need may be exhibiting problem behaviors which you should be aware of. Troubling behaviors can spread through a wide range of possibilities. It can be seen in a teen that’s dealing with depression disorders, ADHD, mental health problems and issues that are interfering with their normal everyday functions. Other teens can be dealing with difficult learning problems, social anxieties or substance abuse.
The warning signs of a troubled teen are actions that include risk behaviors such as drug use, truancy, stealing or alcohol use/abuse. Keep in mind that these problems don’t pop up overnight but have a slow-growing effect that surfaces over time. There are signs that mean that your teen is in more immediate danger such as depression, running away, illegal activities, failing school or drug use. They could also be acting out sexually, self-harming, suffering from food disorders or you may see an increase in defiant behaviors.
If you need teen help Pasadena, Insight Treatment can provide solo or group therapy sessions to help you teen to express their problems and find solutions for what they’re going through. If you are interested in learning more about our admissions process or programs you can call us at (888) 295-9995.