Adolescence (from the Latin adulescere which means, growing up) is a transition phase between childhood and adulthood, marked by significant biological, cognitive and psychosocial changes. Several organizations, such as the National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) and the Society for Adolescent Health Medicine (SAHM), define adolescence as the period from age 10 to 24.[1][2][3] In contrast, the Mass Cultural Council, aligning with Erik Erikson's work on the stages of psychosocial development, defines it as ages 12 to 23.[4] This broader definition highlights the importance of adolescent development for lifelong health and well-being, and recognizes that this phase provides significant changes and opportunities for self-discovery, forming social bonds, and exploring identity.[5]
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