Jose Is Fifteen Years Old

Jose is fifteen years old. He is very moody. Little disappointments get him very upset and he seems depressed by them. His hours of sleep are irregular and he has trouble falling asleep before midnight. Sometimes he has outbursts of temper that seem irrational. Which of the following is correct?

A) Jose probably has early onset of a mood disorder.
B) Jose is on the path to behavior problems and possible legal troubles.
C) Jose's behaviors are not unusual for his age, so he should not be casually diagnosed.
D) Jose should be hospitalized for observation to make sure he is safe.