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[quote=Anonymous]I think for a parent it's really important to distinguish between fairly normal teenage angst and the need for intervention and therapy. 16 year olds are figuring out their identity. And it's often a mess and challenging. They have a lot to deal with - socially, academically, physically. It's totally normal to be exasperated and lash out in frustration and say regrettable things.

Very often it really is just a stage. But when you put them in therapy - with the best of intentions, of course - it makes them think something is wrong with them. And that can sometimes lead to a spiral. They're bad. They're messed up. They're different. They're the messed up kid that needs mood altering drugs and shrinks. And that leads to further depression.

There's no easy do this or do that. But I'd try to redirect her to anything positive. Maybe it's a good trip. Maybe a good hike. Maybe time with a good grandparent. Maybe volunteering at an animal rescue. Something positive that removes her from her phone and engages with the real world. Positive energy begets positive energy most of the time.

We were all teenagers once. Go back to that moment and think of what was useful when you were 16.     [/quote]

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