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Adolescent Health, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric...
What is Adolescent Health?
Adolescent health focuses on the physical, mental,...
Adolescent
behavioral issues can include defiance, aggression, mood swings, and
substance abuse. These issues can be caused by a number of factors,
including physical and mental development, peer pressure, and substance abuse.
Common behavioral issues
Defiance: Arguing with parents
or siblings, talking back, or name calling
Aggression: Starting physical
fights, breaking items, or lashing out at others
Mood
swings: Unhappiness,
depression, or a generalized feeling of being down
Substance
abuse: Using
drugs like cocaine, methamphetamine, marijuana, or hallucinogens
Impulsivity: Acting without
thinking or having a low frustration threshold
Lack
of focus: Having
trouble paying attention or controlling behavior
Rule-breaking: Testing boundaries or
breaking rules
Withdrawal: Wanting privacy or not
wanting help from parents
How
to address behavioral issues
Maintain
open communication with your teen
Understand
the developmental changes they are going through
Set
clear boundaries while allowing some flexibility
Encourage
responsibility and ownership of decisions
Provide
support and guidance rather than judgment
Seek
professional help when necessary