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Knot to Worry
Teenagers have a knack for dropping unsettling news about their peers into otherwise ordinary conversations. One minute you’re talking about your family’s plans for the weekend, and the next you’re hearing that a classmate is selling prescription stimulants, drinking dangerously, or having promiscuous, unprotected sex. When 10to20s share alarming updates in a casual tone—as they sometimes do—parents can wonder what to make of it and how best to respond.
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.
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