Adolescent

Talking with a parent(s) about their adolescent that has committed suicide?

Question by Live.Laugh.Love: Talking with a parent(s) about their adolescent that has committed suicide?
I am writing a research paper for my Parenting Adolescents class regarding teen suicide. I am wondering if there are any parents who have experienced this and would be willing to discuss it with me.… Continue reading

What are some films that deal with male adolescent or men’s issues that you like?

Question by This American Life: What are some films that deal with male adolescent or men’s issues that you like?
Movies that deal with behavioral modification drugs, coming of age, surviving child abuse, men’s issues etc. Ex. ( Thumbsucker, Antoine Fisher story)
My list:
Thumbsucker, This Boys Life,
Good… Continue reading

Adolescent Medicine

Adolescent Medicine

Adolescent medicine is a medical subspecialty that deals primarily with the care and treatment of patients who are in the adolescent stage of development. This period typically starts between the ages of nine to 11 for females and 11 to 14 for males.  Considered as a primary… Continue reading

Adolescent Boys Struggle With Stress And Depression

Adolescent Boys Struggle With Stress And Depression

America’s young boys may look like they are in control of their lives as they hang together in groups and swagger down the streets, but in truth they are under tremendous pressure today.

Violence by teenage boys in the nation’s schools has focused… Continue reading

Effects of Adolescent Smoking

An Anti-Smoking project for my english class… Feel free to express any opinions on it.

Child & Adolescent Mental Health: the Right Career at the Right Time

Child & Adolescent Mental Health: the Right Career at the Right Time

According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an estimated two-thirds of the young people who need mental health services aren’t getting them. The time is now for a career in child and adolescent mental health.… Continue reading