Signs your teen is experiencing mental health issues

Worried about your teen's mental health? Here are some of the early warning signs, says Arley Tucker, a therapist with Teen Triple P (Positive Parenting Program) at Center for Family Services. Teen Triple P is FREE for Palm Beach County families.

Some of the top things you should look for:

* If they start isolating themselves.
* If their hygiene is lacking.
* If their grades drop.
* If they avoid conversations.
* If they start overreacting to situations or problems.
* If there are changes in any of their everyday patterns like sleeping and eating.

Remember, you know your child best, Tucker says. If you think something is wrong, something probably is wrong. Talk to them and don't be afraid to seek professional help like Tucker and the therapists at Teen Triple P.

Teen Triple P is a FREE program for Palm Beach County families that offers one-on-one sessions to address teen behavior and issues. The program is designed to strengthen the parent-child relationship and create an open line of communication.

Teen Triple P works with you and your teen to establish expectations and consistency. The goal is to create a more peaceful home with less stress and less yelling. The program is available in English, Spanish and Creole.

Want to learn more about Teen Triple P? Call Center for Family Services at 561-616-1222.

Teen Triple P is one of more than 50 programs directly funded by Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County.

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