Warning Signs of troubled teens

There are number of warning signs that a teen exhibit or can be observed. Some of the signs require immediate action or response to the problem and some requires parents, teachers or family member intervention.

Some of the warning signs of  troubled teens: Teen Isolation, Different Peer Group, Concealing something, School problems, Violence, Drug Abuse or alcohol, Change in Body Image, Unusual Mood Swings.

Parents of teenagers can observe the changes:

• Teen sleep patterns changes - most of the time he/she is found exhausted and lethargic.

• Teen impaired thinking except only of the problem.

• Teen eating habits changes, mostly the inability or lack of appetite, it may even followed by vomiting.

• Unexpected behaviors like outbursts of anger or crying etc.

• Teen is seen withdrawn from the activities once he/she enjoys; disinterest in social gathering/friends, sports, academics, TV/films etc.

If some of the signs mentioned above last for a short time, it is considered normal. But if these last for a couple of weeks or months, then there is a need to get proper help for such teens.