Adolescence is a period of major physical and psychological change as well as great changes in social interactions and relationships
15 to 20% of the adolescents in Europe, irrespective of the social class they belong to, suffer from one or more psychological of behavioural problems.
The traditional structures often do not meet their specific needs, and there is a huge shortage of specialised facilities.
In order to alleviate these shortcomings a group of psychiatrist and psychiatry professors, all specialists in adolescence, have created Action for Teens, a European network of experts.
The goal of this European network is to develop structures that can provide the adolescent in psychological need with the appropriate support.
The houses for adolescents need to be easy to access, welcoming and open on the city.
A multidisciplinary dimension, bringing together different specialists in adolescence, is essential.
The parents and their teenagers, the teachers or educators should be able to be heard and fully supported.
Action for Teens is also a scientific movement for research, training and development.Adolescence is a period of major physical and psychological change as well as great changes in social interactions and relationships
15 to 20% of the adolescents in Europe, irrespective of the social class they belong to, suffer from one or more psychological of behavioural problems.
The traditional structures often do not meet their specific needs, and there is a huge shortage of specialised facilities.
In order to alleviate these shortcomings a group of psychiatrist and psychiatry professors, all specialists in adolescence, have created Action for Teens, a European network of experts.
The goal of this European network is to develop structures that can provide the adolescent in psychological need with the appropriate support.
The houses for adolescents need to be easy to access, welcoming and open on the city.
Each youngster has to find adequate help.
A multidisciplinary dimension, bringing together different specialists in adolescence, is essential.
The parents and their teenagers, the teachers or educators should be able to be heard and fully supported.
Action for Teens is also a scientific movement for research, training and development.
