module 4 Flashcards
According to the DSM 5, at least 5 of the 9 symptoms represent a change in the individual’s functioning.
>The following are symptoms of depression
- Depressed mood most of the day.
- Markedly diminished interest or pleasure in all or almost all, activities most of the day.
- Significant weight loss or weight gain or increase in appetite nearly every day.
- Insomnia or hypersomnia nearly everyday
- Psychomotor agitation
- Fatigue or loss of energy
- Feelings of worthlessness or excessive / inappropriate guilt
- Diminished ability to think or concentrate
- Recurrent thoughts of death / suicidal ideation
engaging in romantic relationships poses challenges to teenagers.
SOCIAL FACTORS
Strategies to cope with these challenges
- Learn to accept what you feel.
- Identify your vulnerabilities
- Develop your talents and interests
- Become more involved with others
- Seek help when needed
one’s search for a sense of identity.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS
Pitfalls and Challenges of adolescents
DRUG USE COMPUTER GAMING RUNNING AWAY Heightened Sexual Desire Depression and Suicide
Genes, Puberty, Hormones, and brain development cause challenges that adolescents need to face.
BIOLOGICAL / PHYSICAL FACTORS
_______ cited the biopsychosocial approach in emphasizing that biological, psychological and social factors interplay and contribute to create problems that you need to overcome in adolescence.
Santrock(2012),
The absence of concrete self-identity causes heightened emotionality that usually causes problems.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS
going out with friends who smoke and drink alcoholic beverages entails a greater possibility of you having the same unhealthy habits.
SOCIAL FACTORS
Hormonal changes have been linked to higher rates of depression and heightened sex drive.
BIOLOGICAL / PHYSICAL FACTORS
your decisions can be influenced by your emotions; hence, you become less objective and your actions may not be effective.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS
These factors contribute to the emergence of an adolescent. These usually includes: Family, peers, school, socioeconomic status, and immediate environment.
SOCIAL FACTORS
While the pre-frontal cortex is still developing, your brain may not be able to process what you feel and control your actions.
BIOLOGICAL / PHYSICAL FACTORS
Social rejection may cause depression if not handled well.
SOCIAL FACTORS
If self-control and emotional control is not mastered, concerns regarding drug abuse, computer gaming and other delinquent behaviors may emerge.
PSYCHOLOGICAL FACTORS
