Talking with adolescents.
Adolescents often prefer the anonymity of communicating via machines, e.g. telephones and computers, to conversing face to face. They may be suspicious of talking to adults, but trust can be developed through confidential professional counselling.
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Bristol Royal Hospital for Sick Children.
D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D003142:Communication; D003376:Counseling / Q000379:methods* / Q000592:standards; D005190:Family / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D010379:Peer Group; D011369:Professional-Patient Relations; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D011613:Psychotherapy