Teenage Blues

Teenage Blues

What parents can do when their children show signs of dysthymia

Dysthymia has increased among young people. Among the symptoms are fatigue, melancholy, anger, concentration or sleep problems. This psychologically and pedagogically self-help book by systemic family therapist Melanie Hubermann educates parents on causes for fear of performance requirements, being overwhelmed, loneliness or conflicts within the family. Parents will learn how to determine whether their child needs professional help and how being a “light house parent” can provide orientation, closeness, support and confidence.
Apart from many tips, exercises and tools from the emergency kit Hubermann explains why parents and teenagers need a support system comprised of other family members, school, clubs and friends, so that dysthymia can be overcome or even better isn’t developed in the first place. On top of that the author shows how parents don’t loose sight of their self-care during difficult periods.


• Guiding young people through dysthymia and depression with the “new authority” approach
• Includes mental changes caused by social media
• Everyday living compatible answers for families and how to include schools