Depression in adolescents

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Term papers   |   07/28/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : «Introduction; Symptoms/characteristics of depression; Risk factors for depression; Causes of depression in adolescents; Strategies for ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Symptoms/characteristics of depression. Risk factors for depression. Causes of depression in adolescents. Strategies for treating depression. Conclusion. References....»

Understanding the effects of Asperger's syndrome on the parents

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   03/18/2009   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « Attributional Style and Depression in Adolescents with Asperger Syndrome. Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions, 3(3), 175. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract. Introduction. Cluster of symptoms. Description and emerging concepts. Reaching Asperger's. Recommendations. Conclusion. References....»

Violence in media and its effects on adolescents

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Presentation   |   07/20/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « nutrition intake, substance use and abuse and addiction, anxiety, depression, irregular sleeping a survey in 2006 in which they asked adolescents between the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «The causes and effects of aggression. . First article reviewed: Impacts of violence and aggression.. The second article: experiment to compare patterns of video and computer game play in adolescent boys and girls.. The third article: electronic...»

Epidemic of Obesity in the United States

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/17/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « The results of this investigation demonstrate that adolescents with the highest body is particularly true in adolescent females who develop depression as a ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. A lack of exercise: The most pertinent causes of obesity in children. Other researchers examining the cultural impact of 'idealized' images of thinness and beauty. The research that has been conducted with respect to the prevention of...»

Lies the Television Told Us

Arts & media   |   Film studies   |   School essay   |   10/19/2007   |   .doc   |   3 pages
Document abstract : « of educating the public to the growing trend of cutting in adolescents; but it people understand the trend, it makes it into a gruesome account of depression. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Mother, May I Sleep With Danger? (Lifetime Network). 'Jeremy': Pearl Jam (MTV). Secret cutting (USA Network). 'Normal Again': Buffy the Vampire Slayer (FX Network). Conclusion....»

Wasting Away

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   School essay   |   11/19/2007   |   .doc   |   2 pages
Document abstract : « It is estimated that more than 1% of female adolescents have anorexia in have eating disorders (4). Anorexia, like alcoholism, is often linked to depression. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Discussion of eating disorders as biological ailments. The American society and the need for the woman to be thin to be deemed 'attractive' . Tracing the link between media representations of women and cases of eating...»

Adolescent substance abuse among Hispanic, African American, and Caucasian populations

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Research papers   |   07/17/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « These adolescents were found to me more likely to have later disorders, juvenile offenses, severe truancy, school dropout, anxiety, depression, and suicidal ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Abstract.. Introduction.. Risk factors.. Consequences.. Treatment.. Conclusion.....»

Families make a difference

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Presentation   |   11/06/2008   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « that focus on individual skills and competencies the adolescents may have. Depression, Suicidal Ideation, and Substance Use Among Continuation High School ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Adolescent delinquent substance abuse.. Jennifer Butters's ?Family stressors and adolescent cannabis use: a pathway to problem use,?.. Scheer, Borden and Donnermeyer's paper ?The relationship between family factors and adolescent...»

Beyond Sissies and Tomboys: Atypical Gender Deviance

Social studies   |   Psychology   |   Research papers   |   05/16/2008   |   .doc   |   6 pages
Document abstract : « Older adolescents and young adults who are given the GID diagnosis by a lower levels of self-worth, and increased incident of depression, psychosis and other ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Male survey respondent. Existing literature. Gender deviance . Where females may be discriminated against in their diagnosis. Research design. Parental influence. Other adult influence. References....»

Trichotillomania

Science & technology   |   Medical studies   |   Presentation   |   06/15/2008   |   .doc   |   4 pages
Document abstract : « the typical age of onset for this condition and that many adolescents do not with a host of other problems including: low self-esteem, depression, and anxiety ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Trichotillomania?An Overview. Etiology of Trichotillomania. Characteristics of the Condition. Diagnosis. Treatment of Trichotillomania. Legal, Ethical and Cultural Implications....»

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