Category: Adolescence

Adolescence is a phase of quick growth and development characterized by changes in biological, psychological, as well as emotional changes that happen simultaneously. In recent years many such studies have been done to analyze the key effectors of adolescents and pre-adolescents eating habits and also to identify the barriers towards healthy eating as seen in…

Plastic surgery is a controversial and ethical issue currently happening in the U.S. and in several middle eastern countries. Teenagers, especially adolescent girls, have been exploring new ways to enhance their external appearance through surgery. There are many reasons why people get plastic surgery, however, our society is the first to judge an individual for…

Puberty in girls normally starts between the ages of eight and thirteen. For girls one of the first signs of puberty is their breasts starting to develop. Puberty is when kids develop physically and emotionally into young men and women. Puberty includes the rapid growth of bones and muscles, changes in the bodies shape and…

Nationalism is a very complex ideology, that is misrepresented in the media today. If teens rediscover nationalism, it will revolutionize society and improve themselves. Nationalism provides a solid foundation for a sustainable society, but it does have minor issues. But if we use the positive elements of Nationalism and do not let it get to…

The neuroscience working on the development of the adolescent brain has existed for some time now and will progress much more in the near future (Steinberg, 2010). Its a period of an individuals lifetime, somewhere between childhood and adulthood that includes major changes socially, psychologically, and physically (Ernst, Hardin & Pine, 2006). Some studies show…

All of the people have these periods of times when they feel down, sad, and don’t want to do anything during the day. This type of sadness may last for a few days without serious consequences on people and their normal day-to-day lives. When people feel sad others have a habit of calling it depression,…

A physical illness calls the need for medical attention, and our first instincts tell us to seek professional help. On the other hand, mental illness invites a lot of skepticism in looking out for psychiatric help (Thornicroft, 2007). Partly due to a lack of awareness and literacy in society (Thompson et al., 2004), and partly…

The 21st century shapes the modern face on how people communicate. The use of Internet information and communications technology hastily arises over the past years. These technologies are widely used by adolescents since it becomes a medium for getting excellent sources of news and information, yet they are the most ignorant about the risks of…

INTRODUCTION Adolescence is a time of major transition that bridges the gap between childhood and adulthood. This developmental stage is marked by significant biosocial, cognitive and psychosocial development that can make the teenage years incredibly that can make the teenage years incredibly challenging. This presentation categorize these developmental stages as relevant to parents, healthcare providers…

Physical development Physical development contributes a major part in overall adolescent development. During this development there are many different milestones adolescents will reach which can greatly impact (them). All adolescents develop differently and accordingly to their own bodys timetable which can be a source of discomfort and difficulty that can lead to self-consciousness regarding personal…