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Adolescence is the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood that occurs between ages 13 and 19. The physical and psychological changes that take place in adolescence often start earlier,...
A teenager, or teen, is someone who is 13 to 19 years old. They can also be called "adolescents". The laws on what teenagers may do vary between countries.
Adolescence is a time of rapid cognitive development. [60] Piaget describes adolescence as the stage of life in which the individual's thoughts start taking more of an abstract form and the egocentric thoughts decrease, allowing the individual to think and reason in a wider perspective. [61]
The World Health Organization defines an adolescent as any person aged 10 to 19. In many societies, however, adolescence is often equated with puberty. Learn more about the definition, features, and stages of adolescence.
Adolescence has a surprising history (Getty Images) There's childhood, adulthood, and the messy bit in between. Here's how we've defined adolescence throughout history - and why it's time for a...
Adolescence is a period of significant development that starts with puberty and ends sometime around a person’s mid-20s. There are three stages: Early adolescence: ages 10 to 13. Middle...
Adolescents with mental health conditions are particularly vulnerable to social exclusion, discrimination, stigma (affecting readiness to seek help), educational difficulties, risk-taking behaviours, physical ill-health and human rights violations.
Most get through adolescence with few problems, establishing identities and preparing for adulthood. Some, however, experience problems that can lead to dropping out of school, drug use, or crime. Adapted from the Encyclopedia of Psychology.
Photojournalist Robin Hammond interviewed dozens of U.S. teenagers about the challenges they face and how they maintain their mental health.
Adolescence is the developmental transition to adulthood that includes rapid changes in the brain and body, often at different rates and is a time for healthy exploration of identity and learning independence. It can also be a stressful or challenging for teens because of these rapid changes.