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Adolescence. What is normal?

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  • 1Center for the Study of Adolescence, Michael Reese Hospital, Chicago, IL 60616.

American Journal of Diseases of Children (1960)
|June 1, 1989
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Mental health in teenagers is consistent across decades and genders. Adolescents experiencing "adolescent turmoil" require professional intervention, challenging the belief that such turmoil is normal.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Developmental Psychology

Background:

  • Defining normal adolescent behavior and mental health is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
  • Adolescent mental health is often misunderstood due to the pervasive myth of

Purpose of the Study:

  • To detail the characteristics of normal mental health in adolescents.
  • To provide a framework for clinicians to understand adolescent psychopathology.
  • To analyze trends in adolescent mental health over three decades.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a specially devised psychological questionnaire with proven reliability in distinguishing healthy from disturbed populations.
  • Collected data across three decades (1960s, 1970s, 1980s), encompassing various genders and high school years.

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  • Examined the impact of adolescent population density on disturbance rates.

    • Main Results:

    • Adolescent behavioral disturbance rates are comparable to other life cycle stages.
    • Found that "adolescent turmoil" is not universal and often indicates a need for professional help.
    • Identified adolescent population density as a significant factor influencing disturbance rates.

    Conclusions:

    • Adolescent mental health requires careful assessment, as "turmoil" is not an inevitable phase.
    • Clinicians must avoid underestimating adolescent mental health issues based on common misconceptions.
    • The study provides valuable insights for professionals working with adolescent populations.