Page 6 - Southern Exposure - November '24

Page 6, Southern Exposure

aLL about Kids

Understanding Moody Teenagers

By Jim Forgan, Ph.D., Licensed School Psychologist

“My teen son has a hard Our testing revealed this teen was depressed. Mom the conversation with his teen by saying, “I feel that
time showing emotions, had wondered if he was depressed but thought looking our relationship is strained. It may not bother you but it
has a hard time to make down at him from the 30,000-foot view he had a good bothers me and if you would, I’d like you to meet with
friendships, has a hard time life. He had an intact family, a cell phone, nice place to a counselor. I will as well because I need some help
to feel happy and contented, live, and he was doing well in school. She thought, “What knowing how to help you and our family.” The teen agreed
has a hard time to do is there to be depressed about?” Testing revealed he had to dad’s request.
activities that he considers very strong feelings of inadequacy and was struggling School neuropsychological testing was the process
useless or are mentally or with his identity. He believed he was not in control of which provided answers. Call (561) 625-4125 if you are
physically demanding. Help his outcomes so, “Why should he try?” concerned about your child and would like understanding.
me figure out what is wrong It took mom a while to get dad to recognize the struggle Testing is completed in one day and we test children
with him!” but after our results review meeting he understood through young adults for autism, dyslexia, ADHD,
It’s not uncommon for additional support was needed. Dad actually initiated anxiety, and depression. Our website is JimForgan.com.
teenagers to be moody since they are a ball of changing
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