Warning and Critical Signs of a Teenage Crisis
The early signs of a crisis can be subtle. In order to intervene parents and family members must recognize there may be a problem and they must know how to communicate this not only among themselves, but with others who can or should help. The following is a list of signs that are ranked approximately in terms of warning signs and critical signs.
Warning Signs
> Change in routine and healthy sleep habits.
> Joining new group of friends who are unacceptable to parents.
> Recent and dramatic drop in school work, attendance or grades.
> Abrupt failure or refusal to contribute to the family in terms of work.
> Deception, lying and keeping their activities a secrete.
Critical Signs
> Dramatic disregard for self-care and hygiene.
> Drugs or drug paraphernalia
> Abrupt change in personality, attitude and emotional stability
> Possession of weapons
> Reckless, destructive and threatening behavior
> Violent, self-harming or suicidal statements or behavior.
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