ADOLESCENT ISSUES
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Adolescence is an important time involving many changes.
Adolescence, or the teenage years, is accompanied by many changes that occur between the ages of 10-19 years old. These changes are associated with typical developmental tasks that arise at different periods of time, oftentimes simultaneously. Successful completion of developmental tasks promotes a smoother transition in young adulthood.
Developmental tasks during adolescence include adjustments related to:
- Changes in physical sense of self and related feelings
- Intellectual abilities related to abstract thinking, decision-making, and conflict resolution
- Identification and expression of new verbal skills and emotional experiences
- Developing skills related to increased maturity, social responsibility, and independence
- Increased understanding of morals, values, and beliefs that guide behaviors
- Sense of personal identity
- Career development and later life planning
- Forming and maintaining healthy relationships with others
Being a teenager is hard.
For many teenagers, the ability to explore, adjust, and try out new things can be exciting, enjoyable, and rewarding. For others, however, these experiences are like navigating a minefield with pressures and expectations coming from self, peers, parents, and others that seem impossible to maneuver.
Teen challenges can include:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Stress
- Struggles with self-esteem
- Negative body image
- Self-harm or suicidal ideation
- Substance use issues
- Bullying
- Academic issues
- Peer pressure
- Impact of social media
- Consequences of risky or illegal behavior
- Chronic health issues or disability
- Eating disorders
- Isolation or lack of acceptance
- Lack of support or role models
- Teen pregnancy
- Unhealthy sexual activity and behavior
- Relationship issues
- Boredom or lack of motivation
- Living in oppressive environments
- Experiencing teen violence
- Independence and power struggles
Counseling can help prevent small issues from becoming major setbacks.
Counseling and therapy at Wellness Grove…
Our in-person (outpatient) counseling services are offered in Canton OH (near Akron, North Canton, and Massillon). We also offer telemental health sessions to all Ohio residents.
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