Peer Reviewed
Feature Article Psychiatry and psychology
How to motivate and counsel adolescents
Recent articles on:
Adolescent mental health
Adolescent mental health
Recent articles on:
Adolescent health
Adolescent health
Abstract
General practitioners are in an ideal position to oversee the passage of young people through adolescence, identifying those with potential problems and working with them to improve their health and wellbeing. This article outlines some principles, strategies and approaches to working with young people.
Key Points
- Be empathic, respectful and nonjudgemental.
- Understand confidentiality and consent requirements.
- Understand adolescent development.
- Recognise the importance of privacy.
- Be vigilant with boundaries.
- Provide a safe environment.
- Understand the linkage between physical and emotional wellbeing.
- Understand that family, school and peers are key agents of socialisation.
- Have good communication skills.
- Provide adolescent accessible services.
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