Can someone help me! Trying to help a teenager, any advice would be great.?
349965
I definitally think you should call him! If he is having issues about him thinking that no one cares about him like his parents, maybe him knowing that you care regardless and someone that isnt soposed to care or isnt responcible to look after him cares or loves him enough to look in on him, might just make him see that regardless of what his parents are doing or not doing somone out there gives a shiznet about what happens to him and someone is out there to give a helping hand and give guidance when they dont have to do it, by all means stay in touch with this kid, if he really doesnt have his parents he can have you, i wouldnt pressure him to talk to you about everything but just let him know that you will always be there and you will always hear him out, no matter how lost or confused he is :) Dont be just one more person to turn their back to him, thats just going to make his situation worse ya know :) *HUGS* its awsome that you care!!!
465252
You have to make sure that they know you are there for them and you need to let them know that it's not an ok thing to do. Convince them that they need to stop and get help. You have to be there for them and support them in everything. Anything else? e-mail me at mowel3point@yahoo.com!
801287
kid needs help, send him to counseling......
119791
Most teenagers think their parents dont know anything. I suspect that people asking for such advice on here, arent really seeking advice; they are looking for connections. Additionally, no-one can accept advice from someone they dont know and cant make a proper judgement as to the quality of that advice. Advice is valuable only when it comes from someone you know and trust or from a professional in whom you have confidence. At best, they are looking for support for what they already think. But then thats why most people seek 'advice' anyway, isnt it?? :-)
973900
Do you have a close friend or a close relative that you can talk with?  Are you in your teenage years, if you are, that can be a trying time.  Maybe you should talk w/a therapist or a minister about your issue.  Please keep trying your best, and stay focused.  You're not doing anything wrong, your just searching for support and guidance.  Try to stay strong.
81874
People tend to say that the best thing you can do is show a teenager that you love them and are there for them by sitting down with them face to face and asking them what is wrong, what is troubling them.  By doing this you are showing genuine concern for them and where they are at in their life.  Don't talk to him like is a child, talk to him like he is a young man, and tell him that he can talk to you about anything and you will not get mad at him.  Let him know that this time in his life might be fraught with much confusion, and he might make bad decisions sometimes but that it will be okay as everyone makes mistakes and needs help at sometime in their life.
886466
I would say she needs help. If she is not doing this to her self deliberately, then she could have a very serious medical condition. She needs to see a doctor soon. Not sure on her age, but it may help to talk to her parents about this no matter how old she is. You need help with her. Please make her see a doctor. She is lucky she has someone who cares so much.
96254
Please see a school counsellor as soon as possible.  Or call a help line right now.  Do you have a family member or other reliable adult you can talk too? Don't wait.  Get help now.
442564
There is a person I listen to every Sunday night who helps teens and even goes as far as getting them help. If your interested then call this number or visit his website in the source(s) line. I hope they can get help here. These people are very caring.\nOh! Forgive me. Yes, it is very confidential.
929554
It sounds as if your friend suffers from serious depression. I know your intentions to help her are good, but if her condition is due to psychological causes there is nothing you can do for her. She definitely needs professional help. Can't you talk to her parent about this? They have to do something less it ends in a tragedy. I admire you for being such a wonderful friend to her. And believe me, one day she will be grateful too.
621723
You can only listen, advise and try to get them to seek professional help. Ultimately, its up to them. They need to help themselves.
885843
That depends on where you live....call your local social services adn ask them how you would go about  seeking help.
789614
I suggest the school counciler or maybe someone in your church. The best thing that could happen would be if they did tell. What if this same person has moved on to another child now? And you can be the one to help that child. God Bless you and have mercy for what some jackass has put you through.
535785
I am not in that state how ever a call to the clip board types at social services would be a great place to start! Understand they are buried in people problems but if you  mention the word "intervention" they just may jump and give you a hand. How ever and I dont want to put this spin on it for you if the person in question does not want help all you may be doing is just pushing the time till they hit bottom back farther. I have found that it takes a fairly truamatic event and or some serious faith to change this. the upside is most drug seems to be easyer to with draw from than alcohol with some exceptions. And more than likely the drugs are not the real issue but some thing on a mental health side of the house maybe a few some things not just one. Good luck and it is very cool you are doing this for your child I have met parents who just go up in arms and wish it away.
854168
She needs to get help right away. I'm not sure how old she is and if she still lives with her parents. If she does, you have to make the difficult decision of telling them. They may not realize how seriously she is depressed. If she is an adult, it is hard to force someone to get help. If someone is about to commit suicide, then 911 can be called. Otherwise, you can encourage them to talk to their doctor, talk to a distress centre/suicide prevention line, talk to a counsellor or go to the emergency room of a hospital. Try to keep the lines of communication as open as you can. She needs to know that people care about her. With that said, if she does hurt herself that is not your fault. You are doing what you can. She is lucky to have a caring friend like you. I hope things work out really well.
651354
just let her know that you may not have all the answers or even any answers but that you are there for her if she needs someone to just listen or if she needs support you will support her in any decisions she makes that have to do with the  relationship and cicumstances with her parents. offer to help her at any time she needs someone to go with her to go talk to someone so she does not feel alone. things like that , just be there for her let her know you are there and that you care.
932675
Sorry to hear that, sweetie.  Maybe you should find another adult to talk to that will LISTEN to you and be there for you.  Parents sometimes get so self absorbed that they lose touch with their teens and think that the teen just wants independence and no longer needs guidance.  You really should point this out to your parents and let them know how you feel.  They just might not realize how much you truly need them.  Hope this gets better for ya!