[header] How to persuade a teenager to receive psychiatric help [title] Ask questions. [step] Your child may be exhibiting symptoms that hide a root cause. Ask her how she is feeling, how she feels about school, how she feels about her friends.
[header] How to persuade a teenager to receive psychiatric help [title] Ask questions. [step] Your child may be exhibiting symptoms that hide a root cause. Ask her how she is feeling, how she feels about school, how she feels about her friends.
There are a variety of reasons people do this, from psychosis to depression to mania and dangerous behavior. The key to finding a specific cause is to ask in-depth questions about what is going on. If your child is exhibiting signs of self harm, ask about them. Show that you are always willing to talk about difficult things. Ask how you can better understand her situation. This will help make your concerns more believable. You can also ask your child whether her friends treat her any differently than you would treat yourself. [substeps] Find out why the teen responds to treatment.