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A Practical Approach to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for AdolescentsMagnitude of Mental Health Problems in Adolescence

A Practical Approach to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents: Magnitude of Mental Health... [Adolescence may be considered a work in progress. WHO identifies adolescence as the period in human growth and development that occurs after childhood and before adulthood, specifically from ages 10 to 19. It represents one of the most critical transitions in the life span and is characterized by a tremendous pace in growth and change with clear biological demarcations but culture-specific roles and responsibilities. As the population of India moves towards the 1.25 billion mark, our estimated number of adolescents is 243,492 million. If one were to extrapolate the prevalence figures to a reasonable and approximate 20 %, in India alone, the numbers would be 48 million or about 5 crore adolescents, in need of therapeutic mental health services. This chapter highlights the prevalence of adolescent mental health issues in world and Indian literature. At least 20 % of young people will experience some form of mental illness, such as depression, mood disturbances, tobacco and substance abuse, suicidal behaviours and eating disorders. Asian figures of adolescent mental health problems reportedly range from 10 to 20 %. In Indian prevalence studies of adolescent populations, values range from 1 % for all disorders to figures as high as 23 % for one disorder alone. Given that epidemiological studies are innately difficult to conduct, a more uniform, multicentre approach could better address methodological issues. However, the most important consideration is to address the management of adolescent issues through non-stigmatizing methods like counseling and behavioural management and as the rest of this book highlights cognitive behaviour therapy.] http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png

A Practical Approach to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for AdolescentsMagnitude of Mental Health Problems in Adolescence

Editors: Mehta, Manju; Sagar, Rajesh
Naik, Usha
Springer Journals — Feb 3, 2015
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Springer India
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© Springer India 2015
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978-81-322-2240-8
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3 –20
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10.1007/978-81-322-2241-5_1
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Abstract

[Adolescence may be considered a work in progress. WHO identifies adolescence as the period in human growth and development that occurs after childhood and before adulthood, specifically from ages 10 to 19. It represents one of the most critical transitions in the life span and is characterized by a tremendous pace in growth and change with clear biological demarcations but culture-specific roles and responsibilities. As the population of India moves towards the 1.25 billion mark, our estimated number of adolescents is 243,492 million. If one were to extrapolate the prevalence figures to a reasonable and approximate 20 %, in India alone, the numbers would be 48 million or about 5 crore adolescents, in need of therapeutic mental health services. This chapter highlights the prevalence of adolescent mental health issues in world and Indian literature. At least 20 % of young people will experience some form of mental illness, such as depression, mood disturbances, tobacco and substance abuse, suicidal behaviours and eating disorders. Asian figures of adolescent mental health problems reportedly range from 10 to 20 %. In Indian prevalence studies of adolescent populations, values range from 1 % for all disorders to figures as high as 23 % for one disorder alone. Given that epidemiological studies are innately difficult to conduct, a more uniform, multicentre approach could better address methodological issues. However, the most important consideration is to address the management of adolescent issues through non-stigmatizing methods like counseling and behavioural management and as the rest of this book highlights cognitive behaviour therapy.]

Published: Feb 3, 2015

Keywords: Magnitude; Mental health problems; Adolescence; Prevalence

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