Adolescent

Author : National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on the Neurobiological and Socio-behavioral Science of Adolescent Development and Its Applications
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 493 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2019-07-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309490115

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The Promise of Adolescence by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine,Health and Medicine Division,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on the Neurobiological and Socio-behavioral Science of Adolescent Development and Its Applications Pdf

Adolescenceâ€"beginning with the onset of puberty and ending in the mid-20sâ€"is a critical period of development during which key areas of the brain mature and develop. These changes in brain structure, function, and connectivity mark adolescence as a period of opportunity to discover new vistas, to form relationships with peers and adults, and to explore one's developing identity. It is also a period of resilience that can ameliorate childhood setbacks and set the stage for a thriving trajectory over the life course. Because adolescents comprise nearly one-fourth of the entire U.S. population, the nation needs policies and practices that will better leverage these developmental opportunities to harness the promise of adolescenceâ€"rather than focusing myopically on containing its risks. This report examines the neurobiological and socio-behavioral science of adolescent development and outlines how this knowledge can be applied, both to promote adolescent well-being, resilience, and development, and to rectify structural barriers and inequalities in opportunity, enabling all adolescents to flourish.

Author : Mary Ellen Colten,Susan Gore
Publisher : Transaction Publishers
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2024-06-27
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0202364119

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Adolescent Stress by Mary Ellen Colten,Susan Gore Pdf

Adolescent Stress concentrates on a range of major problems--those of a normal developmental nature as well as those of poor adaptation--identified in adolescents.

Author : Jeylan T. Mortimer,Reed W. Larson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 296 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2002-09-05
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 052189199X

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The Changing Adolescent Experience by Jeylan T. Mortimer,Reed W. Larson Pdf

The path adolescents take from childhood to adulthood is a product of social, economic, political, and technological forces. These forces may facilitate youth's preparation to become healthy adults, or they may leave youth unprepared for adulthood. Knowledgeable projections are vital in shaping the agenda for research; for alerting educators, policy makers, and practitioners to new issues; and for formulating thoughtful responses to emerging dilemmas. This book focuses upon the future of adolescence in postindustrial societies. The authors identify some ominous societal changes that will affect youth: unstable job markets, competition for public resources due to an aging population, and widening income gaps between 'information workers' and low-skill workers. But they also observe opportunities created by information technology, innovations in health service delivery and criminal-justice rehabilitation, and the resourcefulness of a new generation. This volume examines these and other macro-structural changes that will impact adolescents' lives and their futures as adults.

Author : Inge Wise
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2018-04-24
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780429910609

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Adolescence by Inge Wise Pdf

'Adolescence - when we are no longer children and have not yet reached adulthood - is a time of much disturbance, change and potential for growth. The adolescent is confronted with a body that stretches, changes and grows in all directions, as does her or his mind: he is no longer who he was.'- Inge Wise from her Introduction Adolescence is a turbulent period of time in life. Adolescents experience hormonal and physical changes that affect their mood and emotions. Psychoanalysis can help them resolve these new and often confusing feelings.In this collection, Inge Wise has gathered together a wide range of papers, dealing with issues such as adolescent violence, suicidal feelings, and addiction. Other papers explore psychoanalytic definitions of adolescence and central psychoanalytic contributions to the understanding of adolescence.

Author : David Pruitt, M.D.,AACAP
Publisher : Harper Collins
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2009-10-13
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 9780061757914

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Your Adolescent by David Pruitt, M.D.,AACAP Pdf

Parents, teachers, and mental health workers will find the answersto these- and many other-questions in this forthright yet compassionate guide to helping your adolescent through the tumultuous teen years. From peer pressure and self-esteem to experimentation with sex, alcohol, and drugs, this invaluable resource covers a wide range of pratical issues. Here as well is information on more serious obstacles to a teen's development that may require professional intervention, such as depression, eating disorders, substance abuse, and disruptive behavorial disorders. As surely as every child will become a teen, every person that must relate to a teen will find this book a reliable, indespensable guide to the ups and downs of adolecence.

Author : Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi,Reed Larson
Publisher : Basic Books
Page : 350 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1986-10-09
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0465006450

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Being Adolescent by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi,Reed Larson Pdf

To find out what teenagers' lives are like, two psychologists gave beepers to seventy-five adolescents, signaled them at random, and asked them to record their thoughts and feelings as they sat in classrooms, socialized with friends, and ate dinner with their families. The result is a unique and detailed portrait of the day-to-day world of the average American teenager that offers valuable new insights for parents, psychologists, and educators.

Author : National Research Council and Institute of Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Forum on Adolescence
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1999-07-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309172752

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Adolescent Development and the Biology of Puberty by National Research Council and Institute of Medicine,Division of Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Commission on Behavioral and Social Sciences and Education,Forum on Adolescence Pdf

Adolescence is one of the most fascinating and complex transitions in the human life span. Its breathtaking pace of growth and change is second only to that of infancy. Over the last two decades, the research base in the field of adolescence has had its own growth spurt. New studies have provided fresh insights while theoretical assumptions have changed and matured. This summary of an important 1998 workshop reviews key findings and addresses the most pressing research challenges.

Author : Donald A. P. Bundy,Nilanthi de Silva,Susan Horton,Dean T. Jamison
Publisher : World Bank Publications
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017-11-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781464804397

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Disease Control Priorities, Third Edition (Volume 8) by Donald A. P. Bundy,Nilanthi de Silva,Susan Horton,Dean T. Jamison Pdf

More children born today will survive to adulthood than at any time in history. It is now time to emphasize health and development in middle childhood and adolescence--developmental phases that are critical to health in adulthood and the next generation. Child and Adolescent Health and Development explores the benefits that accrue from sustained and targeted interventions across the first two decades of life. The volume outlines the investment case for effective, costed, and scalable interventions for low-resource settings, emphasizing the cross-sectoral role of education. This evidence base can guide policy makers in prioritizing actions to promote survival, health, cognition, and physical growth throughout childhood and adolescence.

Author : Paul J. Frick,Christopher T. Barry,Randy W. Kamphaus
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2009-12-12
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781441906410

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Clinical Assessment of Child and Adolescent Personality and Behavior by Paul J. Frick,Christopher T. Barry,Randy W. Kamphaus Pdf

Psychologists offer an increasing variety of services to the public. Among these services, psychological assessment of personality and behavior continues to be a central activity. One main reason is that other mental health professionals often do not possess a high level of competence in this area. And when dealing with children and adolescents, psychological assessment seems to take on an even greater role. Therefore, it follows that comprehensive graduate-level instruction in assessment should be a high priority for educators of psychologists who will work with these youth. This textbook is organized into three sections, consistent with the authors’ approach to teaching. Part I provides students with the psychological knowledge base necessary for modern assessment practice, including historical perspectives, measurement science, child psychopathology, ethical, legal, and cultural issues, and the basics of beginning the assessment process. Part II gives students a broad review of the specific assessment methods used by psychologists, accompanied by specific advice regarding the usage and strengths and weaknesses of each method. In Part III, we help students perform some of the most sophisticated of assessment practices: integrating and communicating assessment results and infusing assessment practice with knowledge of child development and psychopathology to assess some of the most common types of behavioral and emotional disorders in youth. A text focusing on assessment practices must be updated every four to six years to keep pace with advances in test development. For example, several of the major tests reviewed in the text, such as the Behavioral Assessment System for Children and the Child Behavior Checklist, have undergone major revisions since the publication of the last edition making the current content outdated. Further, another major test, the Conners’ Rating Scales, is undergoing substantial revisions that should be completed before publication of the next edition. Finally, the evidence for the validity of the tests and the recommendations for their appropriate use evolve as research accumulates and requires frequent updating to remain current. For example, there was a special issue of the Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology published focusing on evidenced-based assessment of the major forms of childhood psychopathology that will need to be integrated into the chapters in Part 3. This latter point reflects an important trend in the field that should influence the marketing of the book. That is, there are several initiatives being started in all of the major areas of applied psychology (e.g., school, clinical, and counseling) to promote evidenced-based assessment practices. These initiatives have all emphasized the need to enhance the training of graduate students in this approach to assessment. This has been the orientation of this textbook from its first edition: that is, Clinical Assessment of Child and Adolescent Personality and Behavior has focused on using research to guide all recommendations for practice. The ability of the textbook to meet this training need should be an important focus of marketing the book to training programs across all areas of applied psychology.

Author : Adriana Galván
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 341 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2017-07-10
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781107089921

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The Neuroscience of Adolescence by Adriana Galván Pdf

Written by an award-winning developmental neuroscientist, this is a comprehensive and cutting-edge account of the latest research on the adolescent brain.

Author : Estelle J. Abrams
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 16 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 1984
Category : Alcoholism
ISBN : MINN:319510029161814

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Adolescent Alcoholism by Estelle J. Abrams Pdf

Author : National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on the Science of Adolescence
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2011-02-25
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9780309158527

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The Science of Adolescent Risk-Taking by National Research Council,Institute of Medicine,Board on Children, Youth, and Families,Committee on the Science of Adolescence Pdf

Adolescence is a time when youth make decisions, both good and bad, that have consequences for the rest of their lives. Some of these decisions put them at risk of lifelong health problems, injury, or death. The Institute of Medicine held three public workshops between 2008 and 2009 to provide a venue for researchers, health care providers, and community leaders to discuss strategies to improve adolescent health.

Author : Kathleen A. Hinchman,Deborah A. Appleman
Publisher : Guilford Publications
Page : 528 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781462534524

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Adolescent Literacies by Kathleen A. Hinchman,Deborah A. Appleman Pdf

Showcasing cutting-edge findings on adolescent literacy teaching and learning, this unique handbook is grounded in the realities of students' daily lives. It highlights research methods and instructional approaches that capitalize on adolescents' interests, knowledge, and new literacies. Attention is given to how race, gender, language, and other dimensions of identity--along with curriculum and teaching methods--shape youths' literacy development and engagement. The volume explores innovative ways that educators are using a variety of multimodal texts, from textbooks to graphic novels and digital productions. It reviews a range of pedagogical approaches; key topics include collaborative inquiry, argumentation, close reading, and composition.ÿ

Author : Manasi Kumar,Amritha Bhat,Shekhar Saxena,Jurgen Unutzer
Publisher : Frontiers Media SA
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2021-03-12
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9782889665877

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Strengthening Child and Adolescent Mental Health (CAMH) Services and Systems in Lower-and-Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) by Manasi Kumar,Amritha Bhat,Shekhar Saxena,Jurgen Unutzer Pdf

Author : Megan A. Moreno,Ana Radovic
Publisher : Springer
Page : 302 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2018-03-01
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783319696386

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Technology and Adolescent Mental Health by Megan A. Moreno,Ana Radovic Pdf

This comprehensive book provides a framework for healthcare providers working with the dual challenges and opportunities presented by the intersection of mental health and technology. Technology and Adolescent Mental Health provides recent, evidence-based approaches that are applicable to clinical practice and adolescent care, with each chapter including a patient case illustrating key components of the chapter contents. Early chapters address the epidemiology of mental health, while the second section of the book deals with how both offline and online worlds affect mental health, presenting both positive and negative outcomes, and focusing on special populations of at-risk adolescents. The third section of the book focuses on technology uses for observation, diagnosis or screening for mental health conditions. The final section highlights promising future approaches to technology, and tools for improving intervention and treatment for mental health concerns and illnesses. This book will be a key resource for pediatricians, family physicians, internal medicine providers, adolescent medicine and psychiatry specialists, psychologists, social workers, as well as any other healthcare providers working with adolescents and mental health care.