Sixteen-year-old Sam used drugs one time and was caught cheating on a test. Sad over a recent breakup, Sam has been spending a large amount of his day drawing pictures.
Should Sam seek professional help?
No, because Sam didn’t break any laws or rules.
Yes, because Sam is on a slippery slope and will escalate to unhealthy behaviors.
Yes, because Sam clearly has depression and needs help before doing something drastic.
No, because Sam is not displaying behaviors that require professional help unless they continue or get worse.