How to Know When a Grieving Teen Needs Help

You know something terrible has happened, and your teen is experiencing grief. How do you know when your teen needs more support than you’re currently providing? Teens give warning signs including risk-taking behaviors such as drug and alcohol abuse, fighting, and unsafe sexual experimentation; denying pain while acting overly strong or mature; allowing relationships to deteriorate; expressing indifference to school or dropping grades; plus experiencing symptoms of chronic depression, sleep difficulties, restlessness, and low self-esteem. Never be afraid to get your teen professional help if you’re concerned. Here are resources that can help your teen.

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