When a person is addicted to drugs or substances, they cannot be off the drug or substance for long. They feel it is a ‘need’ despite being harmful to one’s health. Similarly, social media addiction means the person cannot stay without using social media for long. They feel a ‘need’ for it. Like in the …
With the advent of computers and the internet in the 1990s, there has been a change in lifestyle. While there are a lot of benefits to the internet, we also have a lot of side effects. We can have many things available on our computers, mobile phones, or gadgets. Games are also easily available at …
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The common mental health disorders in teenagers are Anxiety disorders, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Eating Disorders and Substance Use. There are various factors that contribute to the mental health disorders in teens. COVID-19 is a major contributor to the problems, increased use of electronic gadgets, problems at home like parents separated, excessive pressure …
Behavioural changes and mood swings are part of adolescence. The common causes are hormonal changes, identity, independence, social life, and stress. Hormonal changes help to coordinate the different functions of the body. Chemical signals are sent to different parts of the body to control functions. There are hormonal changes during adolescence. These hormonal changes affect …
