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February 17, 2016

TIME

Your Teenage Daughter Isn’t Psychotic – and 3 Other Things to Stop Worrying About

Here’s a little known fact: totally normal teenagers, especially ones who are bright and talented, can have the same Rorschach test profiles as psychotic adults. As a psychologist who cares for adolescent girls, I spend a lot of time reassuring anxious parents that their daughters aren’t crazy. Mercurial moods and irrational whims just come with the territory when raising teenagers. Once we’ve addressed those concerns, I sometimes hear others. Parents worry that their girl complains too much, or only has a few friends. And often, adults agonize over talking with their teenage daughter about food. They want to encourage healthy eating, but are fearful of saying anything that might trigger an eating disorder.

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The advice provided here by Dr. Damour and the resources shared by her AI-powered librarian, Rosalie, will not and do not constitute - or serve as a substitute for - professional psychological treatment, therapy, or other types of professional advice or intervention. If you have concerns about your child’s well-being, consult a physician or mental health professional.