powerpoint presentation Fortitude.pdf

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1. All About
ADOLESENCE

2. WhAt iS
ADOLESENCE?

3. ADOLESCENCE iS thE
trANSitiONAL StAgE frOm
ChiLDhOOD tO ADuLthOOD thAt
OCCurS bEtWEEN AgES 13 AND 19.

4. phySiCAL ChANgES
OvuLAtiON
DEEp vOiCE
fACiAL
ACNE
grOWth
SpurtS
pubiC hAir
ADAmS
AppLE
mENStruAtiON ENLArgEmENt

5. phySiCAL ChANgES
The structure of an adolescent's body
undergoes rapid physical changes.
Rapid growth in height and weight,
the development of secondary sex
characteristics, and continued brain
development are examples of these
changes.

6. BOYS
- Appearance of hair on faces, on
underarms, and around genitals
- Deeping of voice
- Broadening of shoulders
- Enlargement of testes and penis.

7. GIRLS
- Appearance of hair on
underarms, and around genitals
- Development of the breasts
- Widening of hips and pelvis
- start of menstruation and
ovulation

8. bOth
grOWth SpurtS
fACiAL ACNE
ChANgE iN muSCLE
StrENgth
riSE iN SEx hOrmONES

9. bEhAviOrAL ChANgES

10. bEhAviOrAL ChANgES
Significant development change in the
brain makes adolescents tired, moody,
and difficult to deal with. This is the
stage when they feel that they are
neither children nor adults. They do not
like to be treated like children, but they
also dislike responsibilities.

11. HEALTH PROBLEMS
mANy tEENAgErS ArE vuLNErAbLE EmOtiONALLy AND phySiCALLy. thEir buSy SChEDuLE iN
SChOOL CONtributES tO thEir uNhEALthy EAtiNg hAbitS, pOOr NutritiON, AND
SOmEtimES EAtiNg DiSOrDErS.

12. pSyChOLOgiCAL prObLEmS

13. pSyChOLOgiCAL prObLEmS
Anxiety, mood disorders, and
depression are known to be
common among youth nowadays.
Some of the causes are low self-
esteem due to poor body image.
Poor academic performance and
poor social skills also contribute
to these anxiety - related
problems.

14. SOCiAL prObLEmS (DAtiNg AmD rELAtiONShipS)
It is during adolescence that
attraction to the opposite sex begins.
This results in self-consciousness and
awkwardness. Through their social
circle expands because of social
media, the pressure to confront and
compete triggers feelings of social
anxiety.

15. SExuAL hEALth

16. SExuAL hEALth
It is during the adolescence
stage when the development
of secondary sexual
characteristics also develops.
They experience new feelings
that sometimes lead them to
take risks and experiment
with their bodies.

17. When teenagers become sexually active even before
their bodies are ready, this could result in unplanned
and unwanted pregnancies. This could also lead to
sexually transmitted diseases like human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

18. tEChNOStrESS AND ADDiCtiON tO CybErSpACE

19. tEChNOStrESS AND ADDiCtiON tO CybErSpACE
Many teenagers are glued to their
phones this spending less or no
more time in physical activities.This
results in a sedentary and unhealthy
lifestyle. DIFFERENT FORMS OF
SUPPORT THAT CAN BE PROVIDED TO
ADOLESCENTS

20. guiDANCE AND SuppOrt Of
pArENtS, CArEgivErS, AND
prOfESSiONALS

21. Teenagers need the support of their parents and
guardians when they experience physical
changes at the onset of puberty. Most girls may
feel awkward when their breasts start to enlarge.
Some of boys may have issues with having wet
dreams.

22. guiDANCE iN mAKiNg
iNfOrmED DECiSiONS

23. Many teenagers are considered to be generally
impulsive. Their decision are based on their emotions
and feelings. Because of this, they usually have a hard
time solving their health concerns or issues.

24. •RECOGNITION OF THE
PROBLEM
•WEIGHING ON THE
CONSEQUENCES
•PUTTING INTO ACTION

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