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The World Health Organization defines an adolescent as any person aged 10 to 19. In many societies, however, adolescence is often equated with puberty. Learn more about the definition, features, and stages of adolescence.
Puberty is a period of several years in which rapid physical growth and psychological changes occur, culminating in sexual maturity. The average age of onset of puberty is 10—11 for girls and 11—12 for boys.
A teenager, or teen, is someone who is 13 to 19 years old. They can also be called "adolescents". The laws on what teenagers may do vary between countries.
The stages of adolescence include early adolescence from age 10 to 14, mid-adolescence from age 15 to 17, and late adolescence from age 18 to 24. Each stage encompasses different challenges for...
Key facts. Globally, one in seven 10-19-year-olds experiences a mental disorder, accounting for 13% of the global burden of disease in this age group. Depression, anxiety and behavioural disorders are among the leading causes of illness and disability among adolescents. Suicide is the fourth leading cause of death among 15-29 year-olds.
He was a bit of a rebel when he was a teenager and dyed his hair pink and had his nose pierced. As a teenager, Clare was always getting on the wrong side of her mother. Many parents find it hard to relate to their children when they are teenagers. He found it very hard teaching a class full of stroppy teenagers.
This insider language isn't intuitive to us parents: For instance, to today's teens, "sick" means great, "dope" is cool, and "basic" is boring. From puberty to school pressures to driving, teen life is full of new experiences. Make sure your teen knows what to expect and can approach you for help.
