General
signs that your teen might have a behavioral, emotional,
or developmental problem that require assessment
by a mental health professional might include: |
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Decline
in school performance or difficulty with school
regardless of how how they work to achieve |
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Withdraws
from friends, family, usual activities or hobbies |
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Sleep
problems (insomnia, sleeplessness, nightmares) |
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Hyperactivity
or irritability |
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Frequent
bouts of aggression or "acting out;" often
angry |
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Continuous
oppositional behavior (hostile to authority) |
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Refuses
to go to school; skips school frequently |
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Frequent
and excessive anxiety or worry |
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Depression;
thoughts of death; suicidal |
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Lying,
cheating, or stealing |
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Destructive
behaviors (vandalism; self-injury) |
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Threatening
self or others |
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Drug
or alcohol abuse |
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Acts
out sexually |
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Numerous
physical complaints |
