Adolescent angst
Adolescent angst, also known as teen and teenage angst is the feeling of angst in adolescents brought on by hormones during puberty.[1][2] It is often confused with mental illness and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, especially by the adolescent's parent or legal guardian.[3][4] The main differences are that adolescent angst is a normal part of "growing up", and usually goes away once puberty ends, whereas mental illness regularly interferes with everyday life and often requires psychotherapy.[5]
Some of the symptoms include mood swings, changes in fashion choices and an increase in rebellious behavior, brought on by stress from school.[6][7][8]
Adolescents may also experience more serious problems such as insomnia, previously absent phobias, overreacting to stressors and actively avoiding, or at least disliking previously enjoyed activities.[9]
Adolescent angst, and by extension, maturing and puberty in general, is often associated with risk-taking behavior, whether it be with sexual intercourse, drugs and alcohol, violence, and even suicide.[1]
Adolescent angst can also take different forms. Some adolescents may be socially awkward, whereas others may be in large cliques of a subculture, such as the emo subculture.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Adolescent Angst. Springer Publishing Company. 2021-01-13. ISBN 978-0-8261-2058-8. Search this book on
- ↑ Health, Embark Behavioral (2021-10-12). "Teen Angst: What to Expect During the Teenage Years". Embark Behavioral Health. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ↑ Staff, Newport Academy (2022-03-02). "Is It Teenage Angst or Depression?". Newport Academy. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
...40 percent of parents have a hard time distinguishing between mood swings and teen depression...
- ↑ "Adolescent Angst and Aggression versus a Deeper Disorder". paradigmtreatment.com. 2015-07-01. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
- ↑ "The Differences Between Adolescent Angst and Mental Illness". www.stonewaterrecovery.com. Retrieved 2023-05-04.
- ↑ Spence, Brandon (2022-06-15). "Mental Health Podcasts". Embark Behavioral Health. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ↑ "Teenage Angst: Causes, Getting Help, & 10 Ways to Cope". May 31, 2022. Retrieved May 5, 2023.
- ↑ "Adolescent angst gains attention with focus on school stress | Research and Innovation". ec.europa.eu. Retrieved 2023-05-07.
- ↑ "Teen Angst: When To Be Concerned". Pacific Teen Treatment. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
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