Dr Phil Kieran: My son's mood has dipped since getting an injury

For people with an injury, it can be easy to focus on what they can’t do rather than what they can

By the summer, this will hopefully be behind him, and he will be back to himself. Picture: iStock 

My 17-year-old enjoys running and soccer. He was out with friends a few weeks ago and, while fooling around, partially tore his ACL. He was treated almost immediately, but he seems to be making a slow recovery. Also, I’ve noticed his mood has dipped. It’s probably because he can’t exercise. What would you suggest?

Dealing with an injury can be difficult for anyone. However, for a highly active teenager, this can be even more upsetting.