May 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
Teen crisis intervention in areas of teen depression and suicide is an inescapable necessity. And that in itself is depressing.
Parents feel a mixture of pain, sorrow and anger when confronted with a depressed teen. Often the parents instinctual response is to exclaim, “What do you have to be depressed about? Look at everything you have […]
May 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
Teens at risk for self destructive behavior, such as teen age drug abuse or indiscriminate sex, stand to benefit by a new test called the adolescent risk inventory (ARI). Experts purport that this verbal assessment will reveal indicators that the tested teen is vulnerable for, or tends to, risky behavior.
“Researchers studied 134 youth ages 12 […]
May 16th, 2007 by Ann Walker
Girls Boarding schools. Alternative Schools. Military schools. Troubled teen boarding schools and charter schools and vouchers and home schooling. Parents in America have choices. While parents may be feeling overwhelmed with their troubled teen or special needs teen’s current acadamic experiences, at least they can explore other programs and schools. There are innumerable options […]