SUBSTANCE ABUSE - ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
Teenagers are always trying new things. They may be involved with alcohol and drugs for many reasons-
View ArticleSUICIDE IN ADOLESCENTS
Suicide among younger generation is increasing in recent years. Teens who are thrown towards suicide are under lot of stress, confusion, low self-esteem, pressure to avoid failure (especially in...
View ArticleBREAST ENLARGEMENT(GYNECOMASTIA)
Breast enlargement often occurs in boys during the time of puberty. It is called as gynecomastia (pronounced as guy-nae-co-mast-e-a). This is due to increased estrogen hormones which may occur at time...
View ArticleDEPRESSION IN ADOLESCENTS
All individuals may become depressed at some point in time. However, when feelings of depression persist and interfere with a child's ability to work, it is termed as depression.
View ArticlePUBERTY IN GIRLS
Puberty is the time when the body changes from that of a child to that of an adult due to hormonal surge.In girls, the body becomes physically capable to have babies. In girls, puberty usually starts...
View ArticlePUBERTY IN BOYS
Puberty is the time when the body changes from that of a child to that of an adult due to hormonal surge. In boys, it usually starts with a height spurt at around 10-16 years of age.
View ArticleTeen Care
All parents see the future of their children differently. Knowing what to expect as a child becomes an adolescent prepares parents to talk to their teen and help her handle the overwhelming issues she...
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