Adolescence…The Defining Period Of Life.

Presented By:Benazir Shafaat Hussain…Lecturer (Psychology)

What is Adolescence ? A stage between childhood and adulthood A period between puberty and maturity A phase of physical, mental and sexual maturation

Who are Adolescents ?

Individuals undergoing transitional stage of physical, mental,

emotional and social development

young people between the ages of 10 and 19 years .

Charms and Challenges of Adolescence…

CHARMSFormation of identity

Physical , Emotional And Mental growth

Forming Relationships

CHALLENGES Identity Crisis. Mood Swings - Anger , Euphoria

and Depression Peer Pressure - Competition,

attraction towards opposite sex, experimentation with substances

Stress related to relationship with parents, Generation gap, Discipline , Moral values , ethics and Code of conduct

Academic Pressure - Quality education, Gradation System, Good results, selection of career

FANTASYAND

CLASH OF IDEAS

MOOD SWINGS AND

AGGRESSION

MEDIA EXPOSU

RESEXUAL

ATTRACTION

PEER PRESSURE

ANDADDICTION

INFATUATION AND

HEART BREAKS

STYLE QUOTIENT

ANDGADGETS HANG-

OUTS

Why handle distractions?

Effective handling of distractions motivates to achieve success…

How To Get Motivated ?

Self Esteem Positive Attitude Life Skills Empowerment Strong Will and Determination Mentor’s Encouragement Parental support Powerful role models Yoga and Meditation

ADOLESCENCE The Golden Period Of Life…..

Adolescence- Incredibly, inordinately, devastatingly, immortally, calamitously, hearteningly, adorably beautiful….

-Rupert Brooke