A 16-year-old teenage boy who is bullied at school has recently started staying in his room and not associating with his friends. His grades are dropping and he refuses to eat dinner with his family
What actions should his parents be advised to take? a. Accept this as a normal part of adolescent behavior and do not interfere.
b. Take the door off his room and scold him for his behavior.
c. Realize that his peer group will handle this as he needs to break away from family.
d. Set limits with him in a respectful manner and assist him to problem solve.
D
Adolescents who are bullied are at high risk for suicide. Health care providers who work with adolescents must assess every teen for his or her suicidal risk. The goals of treatment for suicidal adolescents are to protect them from harm, build trusting therapeutic relationships, and assist them in developing self- awareness and alternate coping skills.
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