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Adolescence, managing stress, physical changes:, Psychological Changes,…
Adolescence
The Period of life when body undergoes changes, leading to reproductive maturity
transitional stage of physical and mental development
occurs between Childhood and Adulthood
derivation:
Latin word: Adolescere= to grow into maturity
neither child nor adult
growing toward sexual and physical maturity
time period:
10-19 years
begins around 12 and lasts upto 18 or 19
girls- begins year or two earlier than boys
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managing stress
YOGA:
mind and body practice that combines physical poses, controlled breathing, meditation or relaxation
increase in flexibility
muscle strength and tone
respiration and energy and vitality
weight reduces
athletic performance improves
EXERCISE:
30-45 mins 3 times a week
running, jogging, swimming
team sport like cricket, hockey etc.
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Meditation:
15-20 mins everyday
hands- comfortable position
eyes closed
-ve thoughts clearing and concentrating on inhaled and exhaled breath
time management:
planning, better sense on what to do and how to do it
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physical changes:
Increase in height:
bones of arms and legs elongate
weight increases
girls grow faster than boys (initially)
end of teenage- Maximum height is gained
body shape:
: :check: boys
more bones and muscles
broader shoulders and narrow hips
:check: Girls
Curvaceous body and broader hips due to enlargement of hip bones
Voice:
larynx (voice box) develops
:check: Boys
larger voice box
can be seen as protruding part of the throat, called- Adams Apple
deep hoarse voice
hoarse voice- muscles to there voice box that develop a larger extent changing voice
after a few months- voice becomes normal
:check: Girls
voice box- Smaller
High pitched voice
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Psychological Changes
:check: too conscious
:check: start worrying about there growth
:check: Feel shy and hesitant to share problems
:check: finds fault with themselves
:check: develop a complex
:check: spend time in grooming
:check: worried about future
although a juvenile stage
:check: no set goals hence fear
:check: develops stages of depression
depression- dramatic increase in hormone level in body
hormones- moods and emotions
temporary phase- goes away as one grows up
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:check: may get into wrong habits like smoking, drinking and addiction to certain drugs
Stress
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feeling when you are handling more than you are used to
and feel that you can do nothing in about your life
results in alteration in attention body responds as if you ae in danger
speeds up heart beat and make you breathe aster and give you a burst of energy
symptom- decline in physical and mental health
stress management key- happy and successful life
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Adulthood:
full physical growth 'emotion stability
values are grounded
strong vision for future dominates
stable relationships
intellectual and career pursuits
shouldering responsibity take priority