More Than Just the Blues: Understanding Serious Teenage Problems - Softcover

An essential and sensitive guide on the most frequent but also the most distressing teenage problems that many parents have to face. Explaining the signs to look for, when to seek further help and the treatments available. It is an accepted fact that our children's teenage years are going to be 'difficult'. But when does the 'normal' range of adolescent behaviours and problems tip over into a situation in need of intervention? When should parents really begin to worry? More Than Just The Blues covers: depression and mood swings; disruptive behaviour; eating disorders; fears, phobias and obsessions; personality disorders; suicidal behaviour; school problems; Dr Rey describes the signs to look for and, with clarity and compassion provides information about how and when to seek help, and what treatments are available.

Dr Joseph Rey lives in Sydney and is Director of the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services for the Northern Area Health Service, and Clinical Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Sydney. He has published extensive and influential research on the nature and treatment of these problems.