title: The troubled adolescent.
abstract: The general practitioner has to establish whether the alleged 'troubled adolescent' is showing normal or abnormal behaviour. It is necessary to interview the adolescent separately and to act as his or her advocate. A history and a physical examination from an important therapeutic baseline. An understanding of the concerns and developmental tasks of adolescence is vital. Early referral for more complex problems is advisable.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community Medicine, Melbourne University, Victoria.
authors.forename: D
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Young
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D003142:Communication; D006801:Humans; D010817:Physician-Patient Relations; D000297:Psychology, Adolescent; D012920:Social Behavior Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy