Question
A 16-year-old child has experienced poor sleep quality since the beginning of senior high school. They have visited a central hospital for treatment and taken medication, but refused to take the final exams in December. After that, they were re-examined at a provincial psychiatric hospital and underwent relevant tests. On January 2, they suddenly abandoned their studies and are currently at home. The family is considering acupuncture treatment.
Answer
The child may be suffering from obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, and hostile emotions, which are common during adolescence. At this time, children have significant mood fluctuations, and the changes brought about by adolescence may lead to excessive energy accumulation, which needs to be released appropriately, such as through physical exercise. It is recommended that parents communicate with their child, understand their true thoughts, provide emotional support, spend more time with them and less time criticizing them, give them opportunities for independent choice, and maintain a stable emotional environment. If necessary, seek help from local psychological counseling agencies to undergo hypnosis or imagery therapy to find the root cause and treat the symptoms accordingly. Wishing the child a swift recovery!