Toronto, ON — Addiction and mental health clinician, keynote speaker, and author Susan Raphael is marking the one-year anniversary of her critically acclaimed book, What’s Wrong with My Teen? Finding Answers to Teenage Addiction and Family Crisis. The book has continued to earn praise over the past year while serving as a practical lifeline for families facing some of their most difficult challenges.
Drawing from decades of clinical and personal experience, Raphael offers readers a relatable, honest, and method-based guide to navigating teenage addiction, mental health struggles, and family crises. Her approach has resonated widely with parents and caregivers searching for clear, compassionate strategies to rebuild trust, set boundaries, and support their teens through turbulent years.
“A parent knows the mental health and addiction issues their teenager is struggling with. They feel isolated, overwhelmed and afraid,” Raphael said. “The good news is you are not losing your mind. You are not alone. There is hope.”
The book has established itself as a much-needed resource in the parenting space, filling a gap left by traditional manuals that often end after early childhood. By focusing on the adolescent years, Raphael provides tools for communication, respect, and motivation that empower parents to reclaim their influence while maintaining connection with their teens.
A Recognized Voice in Mental Health
Raphael’s expertise has been featured on national platforms, including The Ben Mulroney Show, the Recovering Out Loud podcast, and Mental Health Research Canada’s Stories of Hope: A Journey Through Unexpected Addiction webinar. She will next serve as the keynote speaker at the Ontario School Counsellors’ Association Fall Conference on November 9, 2025.
Beyond her writing and speaking engagements, Raphael is the founder of Sustainable Recovery Counselling Services in Toronto. She is a referral clinician in the NBA/NBPA Clinicians Network and holds international certification through the Canadian Addiction Counsellors Certification Federation (CACCF). Her academic background includes an honours degree from York University and graduate studies at the University of Toronto, paired with her lived experience in long-term recovery.
A Roadmap for Families in Crisis
What’s Wrong with My Teen? offers a framework of proven strategies for families facing addiction and mental health crises, emphasizing communication, openness, and respect. Raphael positions addiction as a disorder rather than a choice, encouraging families to shift perspective while reclaiming tools that can foster resilience and healing.
The book remains available through Amazon and major retailers, ensuring accessibility to families across Canada and beyond.
📖 What’s Wrong with My Teen? can be purchased online at Amazon.ca.
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