Common Warning Signs

Warning signs of at-risk teens may include:

• Over-reaction to minor setbacks
• Blaming others for mistakes
• A sense of entitlement
• Low motivation or underachievement
• Anxious mood
• Perfectionism or inflexible thinking
• Loss of interest in activities
• Poor sleeping habits
• Social problems or alliance with negative peer group
• All-consuming relationships
• Feelings of worthlessness, guilt or sadness
• Issues with eating or with body image
• Problems with authority and disrespectful behavior
• Manipulation, lying, cheating, and stealing
• Defiance, hostility, short temper
• Little empathy for others
• Substance abuse or dependence
• Sexual promiscuity
• Addiction to internet, video games or cell phone
• Isolation, limited engagement with others

Our job at Teen Solutions is to help parents assess the issues and design the best action plan for the teen and the family.

Getting the right help is just as important as finding help for your teen. As we speak with you, we can discuss how a comprehensive assessment of your teenager's school, social relationships, home life, and overall emotional well-being can put the entire family on a path to wellness.

Possible Benefits from Teen Solutions:

• Physical health through sobriety and exercise
• Personal responsibility and accountability
• Ability to resolve problems at school
• Increased respect for self and others
• Cooperation with authority figures
• Involvement in extra-curricular activities
• Happier and healthier family dynamics
• Initiative to find and keep a job
• Ability to enjoy others and make a contribution
• Increasing academic success