Learning Objectives
- Describe the major neurobiological changes typical of adolescence
- Describe the cognitive and psycho-social developmental tasks associated with adolescence, including separating and individuating from the family, bio-behavioural regulation, sense of self and identity, and peer relationships
- Outline the adolescent manifestations of childhood disorders (anxiety and conduct)
- Outline the major mental health conditions that develop in adolescence, including eating disorders, depression, suicidal behaviour and self-harm, addictions and early onset psychosis
- Review experiences of adolescents in Australia, how and what access to health care
- Using case studies of adolescent patients, identify risk factors and utilize formulation framework
Neurodevelopment
- what neurodevelopmental events occur during childhood?
- what is the significance of development in the limbic system vs pre-frontal cortex?
Cognitive & Psychosocial Development
- stage as per Piaget’s theory of cognitive development?
- as per Vygotsky’s socio-cultural theory of cognitive development?
- stage as per Erikson’s psychosocial stages of development?
- what developmental tasks are associated with adolescence?
Adolescent Manifestations of Childhood Disorders
- what are the most common anxiety disorders in adolescence?
- how do anxiety disorders present in adolescence?
- why is withdrawal or avoidance of family, peers or the community a problem?