Signs that your Teen Can Benefit from Therapy

Body
Changes in Appetite
Shifts in Energy (fatigue, taking long naps every day)
Difficulty Sleeping
Headaches, stomachaches, nausea, or other aches or pains
Feeling jittery, or needing to move constantly
Not taking care of themselves (personal hygiene, wearing dirty clothes)



Mind
Irritability, feeling down, or other changes in mood
Feeling anxious, or worrying about typical daily activities
Trouble breathing, or new nervous habits/behaviors
Avoiding responsibilities
Trouble thinking clearly, or having communication issues
Feeling defeated or hopeless



School & Friends
Change in academic performance or attitudes toward school
Signs that your child is being bullied or is bullying others
Wanting to stay home from school more often
Isolating themselves, feeling lonely, or less interest in friends
Less interest in activities or friends they used to enjoy

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