Franois Ladame: psychoanalytic treatments at adolescenceÊ: about a few general principles

Several modalities of the psychoanalytic treatment of adolescents exist, yet it necessary to be aware of both their limitations and advantages in order to orientate young patients in the best way possible.
The orientation rests on the assessment of the psychological functioning, it follows a goal that should be reached by means of the chosen treatment (traditional cure, individual psychotherapy, group or family therapy, psychodrama). Such are the general principles adopted by the author in his paper.