Teen brains are almost adult size by puberty, but the brains do not have fully developed nerve pathways, especially in the part of the brain, called the prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex is responsible for the executive functions of reasoning, insight, analysis. The prefrontal cortex does not fully mature until young adulthood. It is not just the hormones affecting their behavior!
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Dr. Scott C. Makemson, MD , OBGYN (Obstetrics & Gynecology), answered on behalf of Carolinas HealthCare SystemAdolescent gynecology conditions can include:
- breast masses
- abnormal puberty, precocious (early) or delayed
- amenorrhea (absence of periods after puberty begins)
- menstrual abnormalities (frequent or heavy periods)
- dysmenorrhea (significant pain with periods)
- menstrual regulation in young women with developmental/mental delay
- pelvic/ovarian cysts or masses
- structural or anatomic abnormalities of the reproductive tract (imperforate hymen)
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West Valley Medical Center answeredTeenagers should take care of their skin with a gentle face cleanser twice a day. Over-the-counter treatments can be used for acne concerns.
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Alliance For Kids® answeredSome pain management and distraction techniques for teenagers include the following:- conversation (humor)
- music
- encouraging statements
- deep breathing/visualization
- watching videos
- guided imagery
- iPad
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Alliance For Kids® answeredTo help your teenager cope with hospitalization, try the following:
- respect and maintain privacy
- involve your teenager in self care
- allow peers to visit
- communicate honestly
- discuss potential psychological and physical changes
- address potential long term issues
- provide opportunity for open discussion and guidance
- help your teenager keep up with school work
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Alliance For Kids® answeredCommon coping behaviors for hospitalized teenagers include the following:
- defense mechanisms
- intellectualization (finding out everything there is to know about why they are in the hospital)
- conformity (giving in, often seen as withdrawal)
- uncooperative behavior
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Alliance For Kids® answeredSome stressors that hospitalized teenagers may experience include the following:
- lack of trust
- loss of independence and control
- threat of change in body image
- restriction of physical activities
- loss of peer acceptance and/or fear of rejection
- threat to bodily competence
- threat to future
- fear of death
- isolation
- limited caregiver involvement