Adolescence is the period when parents most often encounter problems with their children.
In order to find a solution to the problems, it is important to determine the problem first. Psychological and social problems, especially behavioral and school problems, are more common during adolescence than at other times in childhood.
Adolescents are much more independent and mobile and are often outside the direct control of adults. When inappropriate behavior becomes severe and frequent, adolescents should be evaluated by a mental health professional for a psychosocial disorder.
Especially in adolescence, depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, conduct disorders, substance abuse. Its use is common. Adolescents with anxiety or mood disorders may have physical symptoms such as fatigue or chronic fatigue, dizziness, headache, and abdominal or chest pain.
Early diagnosis is of great importance in mental disorders in adolescence. Therefore, parents' awareness of their children and referring them to a mental health specialist will be effective for early diagnosis.
In addition, a positive parental attitude, listening to their children without judging or blaming, strengthens parent-child communication and transparently explains children's problems. It helps them express themselves in a different way.
WHAT OTHER PROBLEMS MAY FACE DURING ADOLESCENCE?
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Oppositionality in Adolescents - Oppositional Defiant Disorder
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Traumatic life (divorce, mourning, sexual abuse, etc.)
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder in Adolescents
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Exam Anxiety in Adolescents
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Conduct Disorders (rebellious, aggressive attitude)
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Academic Problems
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Phobias
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Addiction (substance and alcohol use, cigarette use, game addiction, social media and internet addiction etc.)
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Eating Disorders (anorexia, bulimia, obesity)
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Social Environment Problems
Regarding the psychological problems experienced by adolescents, the applications are mostly based on the individual's due to his family's complaints. Expert evaluation is concerned with when the problem started, its severity, area and the extent to which it disrupts the person's functionality, and after the evaluation, an appropriate treatment plan is created. If it is determined that the young person needs medical treatment, it is extremely important to refer him/her to a mental health specialist (psychiatrist) and use prescribed medications under the supervision of a psychiatrist.
Expert Clinical Psychologist
Sena Kenan
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