Getting Help for Troubled Teens

Do you have troubled teens in your home? If your child is one that does not talk to you, has pulled back out of your family or is continuously ill, there is a need to talk to them. Sometimes, they will blame you. Other times, they have just dug a hole that is so large that they just can not seem to get back out. In any case, all teens that are facing life changing, life altering things need help. How can you find help for your troubled teens?

The first place to start is with your child’s doctor. No matter what you are worried about, they are likely to have the first real advice for you. The first thing you need to do no matter if you are worried about drugs, alcohol or depression is to get them physically checked out to insure they are healthy. Then, talk to the doctor to determine what the next course of action is. Remember, doctors are not going to talk about you or your child to anyone else.

Talk to their school counselor. Although you can not be at school to watch them all the time, the school’s counselor can help. Meet with them, become a concerned parent. In fact, one of the most powerful things that you can do is be a known presence at the school. Troubled teens stem from parents that are not aware of what they are doing or who they are with. Be knowledgeable.

Troubled teens will often need someone that is just around their age to talk to as well. Find a mentor for them. This can be someone that is in your family or friends. It can be someone from the boys and girls club. There are plenty of places to get help for your troubled teen. You need to simply reach out and get the help that they need for them.