Adolescent (13 to 18 Years)
Adolescence is a transition period between childhood and adulthood. It
is a stressful developmental period filled with major changes in physical
maturity and sexuality, cognitive processes (ways of thinking and thought
content), emotional feelings, and relationships with others. Addressing
the healthcare needs of this age group requires not only addressing
identified health concerns, but also considering the complicated
interactions of developmental changes on healthcare needs, the
effectiveness of treatment, health education, and health promotion.
Listed in the directory below you will find some information regarding
some of the more common changes experienced and challenges faced by
adolescents, for which we have provided a brief overview.
If you cannot find the information in which you are interested, please
visit the Growth and Development Online Resources
page in this Web site for an Internet/World Wide Web address that may
contain additional information on that topic.
|
