The period of adolescence is a time of growth. There will be necessary physiological, sexual and mental changes in a person during this period, making it one of the most important sections of life. If an error is noticed during the growth of a teenager, it must be corrected. Holden Caulfield is a misguided teenager, so he needs to be fixed. This article will present a diagnosis for Holden, provide evidence for this claim, provide a hypothetical source for his syndrome, and then recommend treatment. Holden Caulfield's diagnosis is bipolar I disorder and obsessive-compulsive disorder. This was assumed due to his recent manic episode, excessive spending and depression, increased energy, constant "loud talking", inflated self-image, feelings of guilt, thoughts suicidal and precipitate, of his obsession with childhood, of his innocence and his fear of change. or what can be considered an abnormal requirement for stability]; recommended treatment is referral to a psychiatrist for medical help, short-term therapy, and slow reintegration into the general population.Beep...