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Progress in adolescent mental health.

M D Weist1, G Ginsburg, M Shafer

  • 1Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine 21201, USA.

Adolescent Medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.)
|March 23, 1999
PubMed
Summary

This chapter reviews adolescent emotional and behavioral problems, highlighting the need for school-based mental health programs. It proposes an intervention framework using knowledge of risk and protective factors for effective adolescent support.

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Area of Science:

  • Child and Adolescent Psychology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology

Background:

  • Adolescence is a critical developmental period marked by significant emotional and behavioral challenges.
  • Existing mental health services often face barriers to accessibility for adolescents.
  • Early identification and intervention are crucial for mitigating long-term negative outcomes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current landscape of emotional and behavioral problems in adolescents.
  • To identify key issues in the assessment and treatment of these problems.
  • To propose a framework for developing effective adolescent mental health programs.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on adolescent mental health.
  • Analysis of current challenges in assessment and treatment approaches.
  • Development of a conceptual framework for intervention strategies.

Main Results:

  • Emotional and behavioral problems are prevalent in adolescents, requiring tailored interventions.
  • Current assessment and treatment methods face limitations in accessibility and effectiveness.
  • A framework emphasizing provider knowledge of risk and protective factors is proposed.

Conclusions:

  • There is a pressing need for accessible mental health programs for adolescents, particularly within school settings.
  • Intervention frameworks should integrate an understanding of individual and environmental risk and protective factors.
  • Proactive, knowledge-based interventions can improve mental health outcomes for adolescents.

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