Title: Adolescence | Psychology Today
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What Is Adolescence?
What are the stages of adolescence?
What is the purpose of adolescence?
Why is puberty so challenging?
Why do teens make bad decisions and take risks?
How does sleep change during adolescence?
How Do I Talk to My Teen?
How can I maintain a close relationship with a teen?
How do I talk to a teen about healthy sex?
How do I talk to a teen about drugs and alcohol?
How can I support a teen when they’re upset?
How Does Mental Health Change During Adolescence?
Why are teenagers today so stressed and anxious?
How can I help an anxious teenager?
How common are mental health disorders in college?
How can I help a college student access mental health care?
What’s the relationship between social media use and mental health?

Content: What is the purpose of adolescence? Created with Sketch. The purpose of adolescence is for a child to psychologically and socially transform into a young adult. Breaking from their childhood attachment and security allows children to acquire freedom and responsibility to develop independence and to differentiate themselves from their parents and childhood to establish their own unique identity. Why is puberty so challenging? Created with Sketch. Puberty begins between ages 9 and 15, and it lasts between a year and a half to three years. The hormonal and biological changes that occur can lead adolescents to feel anxious and self-conscious and to require more privacy and become preoccupied with their appearance, which can influence how they are perceived and accepted. Why do teens make bad decisions and take risks? Created with Sketch.