Will My Kid Grow Out of It?

“Bonny Forrest approaches difficult topics with expert knowledge and obvious compassion, empowering parents to recognize warning signs early and reliably and respond to them both constructively and lovingly.” —David L. Katz, MD, founding director of the Yale-Griffin Prevention Research Center

“Known for her no-nonsense straight talk, Dr. Forrest has worked with hundreds of families to help them navigate the complex maze of the children’s mental health system. From the premature baby to the seventeen-year-old going on twenty-five, she can help you sort through what you need to know to successfully understand children’s issues.” —Kevin Robertson, MBA, executive director of Miracle Babies

“In a clear, even-handed way, Dr. Forrest sorts out myth from fact and shows how best to support and advocate for children.” —William Perry, PhD, professor of psychiatry and director of the Division of Clinical Psychiatry, University of California, San Diego

“Dr. Forrest does an incredible job condensing complex volumes of information into a very useful resource with sensitivity and real-world common sense. Anyone interested in prevention and children should read this book.” —Russ Newman, PhD, JD provost, Alliant International University and former executive director of the Practice Directorate of the American Psychological Association

“Dr. Forrest is a trusted ally, an expert on your team, for any parents with concerns about mental health issues in their child. Her supportive and direct explanations of prevalent mental disorders in youth and the value of early intervention give parents the tools to successfully navigate the mental health system to help their child.” —Lisa Miller, PhD, professor and director of Clinical Psychology, director of the Spirituality and Mind-Body Institute, Teachers College, Columbia University