1. ADOLESCENCE

2.  Emotions become powerful and difficult to control  Need to learn to control their emotions  Turn to friends when emotions become overwhelming Emotional Development

3.  Personal identity continues to develop  Personality that is forming now will carry into adulthood  Continue to be concerned with what peers think  Personal identity strengthens as teen years continue  Understanding of others’ feelings continues to grow Personal Identity Strengthens

4.  Family – even though teens often rebel against their family, family is still important  Peers – tend to be attracted to groups with similar tastes and interests  Future plans/dreams Influences During Adolescence

5.  Erikson – Identity vs. Confusion  Even the most well adjusted teens will experience some confusion  Confusion can be a serious problem for some  Social and cultural influences have a strong effect on an adolescence sense-of-self  Peer pressure is the biggest influence on an adolescent  Trying to conform to others can stop a teen from finding themselves Theorists: Erikson

6.  Marcia’s Identity Processes - Offers ways to solve Erikson’s identity crisis:  Accept values and ideas of parents and other respected adults  Unsure of values; determined to find an identity but are in the processing of developing it  No clear sense of self and don’t care to find one  Have solidified their value and have developed a sense of identity. Have made choices and are comfortable with them. Theorists: Marcia’s Identity Processes

7.  Depression: Feelings of intense sadness lasting for long periods of time and preventing a person from leading a normal life Feeling disappointed or sad from time-to-time is normal Can be brought on by a mix of small events or one large event Feeling of being unable to cope with stressful situations Emotional Difficulties: Depression

8. Females have a higher risk of suffering from depression Also more likely to seek help for the depression Emotional Difficulties: Depression

9.  Signs of Depression Feelings of sadness most or all of the time Feeling of emptiness Lack of energy Difficulty concentrating Loss of interest in social activities, school, or activities that were once enjoyed Unexpectedly poor grades Change in sleeping and/or eating habits Signs of Depression

10.  If you see signs of depression in someone you know, you should act  Talk to a parent, friend’s parent, teacher, counselor or other responsible adult  If depression is not addressed, it can worsen and results can be dangerous How to Help Someone with Depression

11.  Traits of Anxiety: Fear of social situations Shortness of breath or racing heart Difficulty sleeping Panic attacks  Teens who experience excessive worry should talk to a counselor or doctor about their issues  Physical and substance abuse can result if left untreated Emotional Difficulties: Anxiety Obsessive compulsive disorder Howie Mandel

12.  BiPolar Disorder – Extreme changes in mood; manic (outgoing and full of energy) to depressed and withdrawn – with no causing action Previously referred to as manic depressive Mood swings are typical of an adolescent, bi-polar is beyond this  Affects males and females of all ages equally  Scientists believe it is a chemical imbalance in the brain  Cycles of manic depressiveness can vary in time lengths  No cure is available, but the disorder can be treated Emotional Development