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Health in adolescence.

P A Silva1

  • 1Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Otago Medical School, Dunedin.

The New Zealand Medical Journal
|October 26, 1988
PubMed
Summary

This study highlights key adolescent health issues, emphasizing the urgent need for more research into adolescent mental health disorders. It calls for focused research and improved strategies to support adolescent well-being.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Mental Health Research

Background:

  • Recent publications highlight adolescent health challenges, including a call for an adolescent health database.
  • Identifies unintentional injuries, asthma, and mental health disorders as critical adolescent health problems.
  • Notes existing research plans for injuries and asthma, but a deficit in adolescent mental health research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current adolescent health publications and identify key research needs.
  • To discuss the prevalence and influences on adolescent mental health disorders.
  • To advocate for specific types of research and increased support for adolescent mental health.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of recent publications on adolescent health.
  • Discussion of identified adolescent health problems and research gaps.
  • Analysis of factors influencing adolescent development and mental health.

Main Results:

  • Unintentional injuries, asthma, and mental health disorders are prioritized adolescent health concerns.
  • Significant research gaps exist in understanding and addressing adolescent mental health disorders.
  • Two research types are crucial: basic research and program development/evaluation.

Conclusions:

  • Adolescent mental health requires dedicated research, distinct from physical health concerns.
  • The Medical Research Council should promote mental health research, including for adolescents.
  • Active strategies are needed to foster research into adolescent mental health disorders and well-being.

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