This document discusses adolescent health and development. It covers the stages of adolescence from early to late adolescence. Some key aspects of adolescent development mentioned include rapid physical growth, sexual maturity, experimentation, and transitioning to independence. The document also notes common problems adolescents face such as excessive daydreaming, desire for emancipation, emotional tension, and psychological issues. It emphasizes the importance of providing adolescents with correct information, a healthy lifestyle, education, counseling and a supportive environment. The conclusion stresses the crucial role of family and community in guiding adolescents and ensuring their health and well-being.

1. TOPIC
ADOLESCENT HEALTH
PRESENTED BY:-
SUSANTA MONDAL
ROLL :- 03

2. INTRODUCTION
• Adolescence is that part in our life where nothing seems to
go smoothly yet our best.
• Adolescence - stage of human development encompassing
the transition from childhood to adulthood.
• Adolescence is that period of life of an individual when
society no longer views him as a child but does not as yet
concede him either the roles or the functions inherent in
the status of adult.
• Most healthiest period of life & the most problematic.
• Puberty – biologic changes & sexual maturation during this
transition.

3. STAGES
 Early adolescence – 10-13 years
-growth spurt & secondary sexual characters.
 Mid adolescence - 14-16 years
-independence & identity, experimentation relationship
with peers and opposite sex.
 Last adolescence - 17-19 years.

4. SPECIAL CHARACTERS
 Rapid physical growth & development.
 Physical, social & psychological development.
 Sexual maturity & onset of sexual activity
 Experimentation.
 Transition from total socioeconomic dependence to
relative independence.
 Onset of reproductive cycle.
 Development of adult mental process & adult identity.

5. IMPORTANCE OF ADOLESCENT
HEALTH
Parents of next generation
Early menarche
Urbanisation, migration
Developing countries
Less family influence
Exposure to mass media
They are a demographic force
They are the future health
They are an economic force
They have a right to participate.

6. NEEDS OF ADOLESCENTS
Correct information, on health, reproduction, nutrition,
growth & development sexuality & HIV/AIDS, STDs/STI.
Adequate diet.
Healthy lifestyles
Education & health
Safe & supportive environment
Counseling.

7. COMMON PROBLEMS OF ADOLESCENCE
The adolescent is a problem-individual. There are many problems
around him and he needs help and guidance for their solution at every
step. The following problems are the most significant in this stage.
EXCESSIVE DAY- DREAMING
 Day-dreaming is normal at this stage but when it grows to excessive it
may be injurious as far as development of personality is connected.
EMANCIPATION
 It is the ambition for freedom from parental sovereign. The individual
hates control of the parents. He seeks identify himself.
ECONOMIC INDEPENDENCE
 This is another problems of economic independence. Money from
parents for personal expense is major problem.

8. EMOTIONAL TENSION
 Emotional development is at maximum and unstable. Self respect and
personal pride make the individual emotionally bad. He expects the things to
be done as he aspires.
PHYCHOLOGICAL PROBLEMS
 Ignorance about many basic facts leads to psychological problems like
misconception about sexual feelings, sex related issues.
 Attraction towards opposite sex.
 Guilt feeling about sex related issues.
SOCIAL
 Intense closeness with brothers/sisters, friends.
 Unrealistic social perceptions about violence, love, sex as influenced by
media.
 Fear /imagination about married life, life partners.
EDUCATIONAL
 Tensions of attending the classes, examinations and tests.
 Low IQ feeling
 Fear and concern about future career.

9. WORKER
Role of the social worker in solving problems and proper
physical, mental, emotional and social development of the
adolescent……….
 By organizing various types of physical exercises, sports
and games.
 By organizing various types of extracurricular activities.
 It should be according to the ability and aptitude of the
pupils.
 Excursions to various places may be organized.
 The social worker should try to avoid frustration among the
adolescents.

10. CONCLUSION
 This adolescent period is hazardous for adolescent health due to
absence of proper guidance and counselling.
 Family has a crucial role in shaping the adolescents behaviour.
 They have to ensure a safe, securer and supportive environment for
the adolescents.
 Family members in the community to be informed and educated
about this problems.
 Community leaders play a vital role on adolescent health care.
 A positive and encouraging attitude has to be developed among the
family members and parents.

11. THANKYOU
FOR LISTENING ME……

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