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Adolescent mental health in crisis

BMJ 2018; 361 doi: https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.k2608 (Published 19 June 2018) Cite this as: BMJ 2018;361:k2608

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Re: Adolescent mental health in crisis

" Weren't we there ?
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Since infancy , it is during adolescence that the human physique and the psyche enter into a unique state of chaotic flux. That is the norm.

Adolescent Identity crisis either thrives in suppression or erupts 24 x 7 . Eric Erickson pointed that out.

The reaction of the family , teachers and the persons in contact during this tumultuous period is crucial.
Sympathy , empathy , tolerance and simple pity make a positive impact . Extensive , expensive explorations are
of marginal importance.

We need to bring to the forefront of our mind that we were all adolescents one day ! !

Competing interests: No competing interests

23 June 2018
A.A.W. Amarasinghe, M.D.,
Psychiatrist
102 , Bayberry Hills , Mcdonough , Georgia 30253 U.S.A.