Synopsis
For teenagers, puberty is a difficult and troubling time. In the midst of physical and mental changes, they face new challenges and increased expectations. They also struggle to find their own identities. Sometimes, they emerge unscathed; other times, they become wounded and broken. More teens are falling victim to severe depression, eating disorders and self-mutilation in attempts to cope with their emotional pain. But how can we know when they need help going through the trials of youth? In Caught in the Storm, two experienced mental health professionals show parents and caregivers how to determine if their adolescent children are suffering from such disorders and need special intervention. They also hear from several young people, to reveal the cries of their hearts. Learn when to seek help, and how you can help your children through the difficulties of adolescence.
ISBN: 978-981-4413-62-6
Size: 200 by 130 mm (closed)
No. of Pages: 96
Year Published: 2012
About the Authors
Mel Cheang is a psychologist and an Associate Lecturer with UNISIM/SIM Global. She also does part-time work with Raffles Hospital, and conducts training workshops on mental health issues. She has worked with adolescents for more than 25 years, and is the mother of a teenage daughter.
Dr Lim Yun Chin is a Consultant Psychiatrist at Raffles Hospital, and a Visiting Consultant at both Singapore General Hospital and the Institute of Mental Health. He has worked in the psychiatric field for more than 30 years.
