Category: Adolescence

One in every four adolescents (between ages 10 and 19) worldwide suffer mental illnesses such as mood and anxiety disorders. These and many other mental illnesses are strongly associated with suicide; being that one of the leading causes of death in 15 to 19 years old globally. Loneliness is considered one of the main factors…

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…

Parents and friends have long been considered to play a pivotal role in various aspects of adolescent development. Some researchers have compared the importance of the two factors, whereas others have contended that family and friends affect different areas of teenage life. This essay takes the stance that both parents and peers serve as value…

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…

Substance Abuse can also be called drug abuse. This can be defined as usage harmful substances. The individual either uses a significant amount of the substance or uses harmful methods to ingest the substance. These substances are usually heroin, cocaine, alcohol, marijuana, cigarettes and other tobacco products. In todays society many adolescences fall prey to…

Self-image refers to the way an individual views themselves and how they feel they are portrayed within society. The more positive self-image a person has, the more confident they are and the higher their self-esteem will be. The way an individual views themselves is crucial because it can have an effect on their behaviours and…

Of late an issue has happened with youngster smoking. The number of youngsters who smoke has drastically risen over the past for a long time. This can be an issue since smoking causes enormous wellbeing dangers that lead to issues and infections that can kill you. Youngsters are smoking when there’s supervision. It, as a…

We live in a 21st-century world, a world of technological advancement. We dont have enough time to sit down and eat with a family member. Everyone is working at a fast pace and a compact schedule. Therefore, the food we eat is also not nourishing and healthy. We lean to easy fast foods, pre-packaged foods…

Original Research Abstract: Media influence may lead adolescents to internalize patterns of physical beauty, resulting in dissatisfaction with their own bodies when they are unable to match up to these patterns. In the constant search for an ‘ideal body’, adolescents may begin to develop risk behaviors for the development of eating disorders (ED). The object…