Parents whose child is:

• Irritable, aggressive, disobedient, abusive, ill-tempered, destructive, unable to communicate well.
• Having temper tantrums, sleeping or eating disorders, unexplained worries or unfounded fears.
• Addicted to  TV, Internet, computer games, etc.
  
• Having difficulty making friends or is withdrawn from people or activities he/she liked earlier.
• Often complaining of headache, stomach-ache, weakness etc. without any apparent cause.

Parents who:

• Feel that their child is facing an emotional problem that they are unable to understand.
• Often receive complaints or unsatisfactory reports about their child from school and neighbours.
• Feel frustrated/terrorized and helpless by their child’s aggression, tantrums, unruly behaviour,
  
• Suspect a physical or sexual abuse with their child.
  
• Are worried about their child’s sexuality and need help in talking to him/her.

Adolescents or young adults who:

• Are confused about life’s goals or feel that they are not good enough for anything at all.
• Feel the need for a patient hearing or are pressurized by the expectations of their parents.
• Find it difficult to get along easily with others or are teased and ridiculed frequently.
• Feel drawn to drinks, drugs or minor crimes simply to gain acceptance among age-peers.
• Feel guilty for, either something done by them, or the thoughts that often come to their mind.
• Have frequent mood swings, eating and sleep disorders or unexplained fear and anxiety.
• Feel depressed, lonely, ignored, unwanted, stressed out, or have suicidal thoughts.
• Are ashamed of their physical appearance and/or have some sex-related queries or fears.