When Erratic Teenage Behavior Means Something More

Learn to spot the differences between normal teenage angst and real problems

Mental health experts say the first step in recognizing possible mental illness in your children is to know their habits and patterns. Dmytro Zinkevych/Shutterstock

Mary Rose O’Leary has shepherded three children into adulthood and teaches art and music to middle-school students.

Despite her extensive personal and professional experience with teens, the Eagle Rock, California, resident admits she’s often perplexed by their behavior.