El Psiquiatra: Revista Clínica y Terapéutica

Abstracto

Adolescent Psychiatry: Understanding and Promoting Mental Health in Adolescence

Imran Khan

Adolescent psychiatry is a specialized field within psychiatry that focuses on understanding and addressing the unique mental health needs of adolescents. This abstract provides an overview of adolescent psychiatry, highlighting its significance in promoting mental health during this critical stage of development. It emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach that considers biological, psychological, and social factors. The abstract also touches upon common mental health disorders in adolescence, assessment and diagnosis, treatment modalities, and future directions.By recognizing the specific challenges faced by adolescents and providing tailored interventions, adolescent psychiatry plays a vital role in supporting healthy development and well-being. Adolescent psychiatry is a specialized field within psychiatry that focuses on understanding and addressing the unique mental health needs of adolescents. This abstract provides an overview of the field, highlighting its significance in promoting mental health during this critical stage of development. It emphasizes the importance of a comprehensive approach that considers biological, psychological, and social factors. The abstract also touches upon common mental health challenges faced by adolescents, the role of adolescent psychiatrists, and the importance of early intervention and support. By recognizing and addressing the specific needs of adolescents, adolescent psychiatry plays a vital role in supporting healthy development and wellbeing.