Adolescence

Group of Armenians Adolescents.

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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* Drinking and Driving
* Teen-Impaired Driving
* Teen pregnancy
* Teenage pregnancy and prenatal care
* Teen Problems

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1. ↑ www.nationalacademies.org https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/neurobiological-and-socio-behavioral-science-of-adolescent-development-and-its-applications. Retrieved 2024-10-23. `{{cite web}}`: Missing or empty `|title=` (help)
2. ↑ Read "The Promise of Adolescence: Realizing Opportunity for All Youth" at NAP.edu (in en). https://nap.nationalacademies.org/read/25388/chapter/4.
3. ↑ Sawyer, Susan M.; Azzopardi, Peter S.; Wickremarathne, Dakshitha; Patton, George C. (2018-03). "The age of adolescence". The Lancet Child and Adolescent Health 2 (3): 223–228. doi:10.1016/S2352-4642(18)30022-1. ISSN 2352-4642. https://research.sahmri.org.au/en/publications/the-age-of-adolescence.
4. ↑ "Brief History of Adolescence & Youth Development". Mass Cultural Council. 2024-10-21. Retrieved 2024-10-23.
5. ↑ www.nationalacademies.org https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/neurobiological-and-socio-behavioral-science-of-adolescent-development-and-its-applications. Retrieved 2024-10-23. `{{cite web}}`: Missing or empty `|title=` (help)