Guest 1: Lisa Boesky, author of When to Worry.

Topic: How to tell if your teen needs help and what to do about it.

Issues: How to spot the warning signs of serious problems like depression, cutting, bipolar disorder, and drug abuse; specific dos and don’ts for decreasing teen struggles and suffering in the family; how and where to get professional help.

Guest 2: Marcia Herrin, author of The Parent's Guide to Eating Disorders.

Topic: Supporting self-esteem, healthy eating, and positive body image.

Issues: How to broach the subject with your child; why blame doesn’t work; how to tell bad eating habits from dangerous behavior; the Maudsley Method: what it is and how parents can use it to treat their children.

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