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If your teen’s behavior includes the behaviors listed below, talk to him about what he is going through or find a trusted adult to take on the task.

Behaviors that parents and guardians should look out for among teens include:

  • Missing days in school or poor school performance

  • Avoiding friends and social life

  • Losing interest in activities

  • Not having motivation for fun or exciting activities

  • Sleeping disturbances, including insomnia and nightmares

  • Not sitting still or focusing on tasks

  • Seeming chronically anxious or worried

  • Lacking energy or oversleeping

  • Bouncing between moods of no-energy and hyperactivity

  • Actions of self-harm, including cutting, picking, burning, biting, or hair pulling

  • Having suicidal thoughts or actions

  • Being irritable or unreasonable constantly

  • Engaging in manic and risky behavior such as car races, unsafe sex, or dangerous thrill-seeking activities

  • Feeling like an external entity is controlling their thoughts or actions or hearing voices

  • Smoking, taking drugs, or drinking

Keep an eye on your teen to see if they exhibit the warning signs listed above, and talk to them about any behaviors that concern you.

We look forward to working with your teens!

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