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Adolescence – a huge transformation time, which can be very difficult for all concerned! During this time, as in previous stages from birth, it is important to spend QUALITY time with your child/adolescent - this can help establish a close bond, helping your child/adolescent feel comfortable and more open with you. The more we try to re-act in a non-judgemental, encouraging and caring way, the more possibility your child/adolescent may confide in you. Being open to what they do/think is very important – try be involved, where appropriate! The Family Relationships Program Australia recommends spending at least 8 quality minutes per day, with your child to develop a good relationship. See links to a number of sites to help with issues that may arise during your adolescent’s growth: Introduction to Problems in Adolescents: By Sharon Levy, MD, MPH, Harvard Medical School; Children\\\'s Hospital, Boston Behavioral Problems in Adolescents Contraception and Adolescent Pregnancy Obesity in Adolescents Overview of Psychosocial Problems in Adolescents Physical Problems in Adolescents School Problems in Adolescents Substance Use and Abuse in Adolescents During this phase of development, adolescents begin to transition from childhood to adulthood. Issues of independence, identity, sexuality, and relationships define this developmental stage. Mental health problems, such as mood disorders, anxiety disorders, and thought disorders (such as schizophrenia—see Childhood Schizophrenia) as well as psychosocial disorders (see Overview of Psychosocial Problems in Adolescents), may develop or first become apparent during adolescence. Suicide is a major cause of death for this age group (see Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents). Other causes of death include accidents, unintentional injuries, and homicide. Eating disorders, such as anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa (see Definition of Eating Disorders), most commonly develop during adolescence and are more common among girls. Many unhealthy behaviors that start during adolescence, such as consuming a poor diet (see Obesity in Adolescents), smoking (see Substance Use and Abuse in Adolescents : Tobacco Use in Adolescents), substance use (see Substance Use and Abuse in Adolescents), and violence (see Behavioral Problems in Adolescents), can lead to immediate health problems, long-term disorders, or poor health later in life. www.merckmanuals.com › Home › Children\\\'s Health Issues › Problems in Adolescents Raising Children Network: Has lots of information and specialist counsellors in Child and Adolescent Mental Health, covering children/teenage/adolescent social, emotional and mental health issues. www.raisingchildren.net.au WHO: Provides fact sheets on adolescent’s health/risks etc. www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs345/en/WE ARE A REFERENCE SOURCE, AND, IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADVERTISE ON THIS and/or OUR MANY OTHER SITES, or to PURCHASE A SITE, PLEASE Send Email here … Or CONTACT US AT ownapage@gmail.com (copy and paste address to your browser)
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