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When Teens Need Extra Help
- Persistent troubling mood or costly coping strategies signal when teens need professional help.
- Suicidality risk absolutely requires immediate intervention and support.
Avoidance Worsens Teen Anxiety
- Avoidance such as skipping school provides short-term relief but worsens teen anxiety over time.
- Baby step exposure to fears is essential to break the cycle of avoidance and growing anxiety.
Parent's Struggle to Find Care
- A Philadelphia mom shared how her daughter's mental health crises led to inpatient care and challenges finding ongoing outpatient help.
- School-based programs finally enabled her daughter to continue therapy despite long waitlists elsewhere.