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Paper I: Stress In Adolescents, Stephanie Stockburger, Hatim A. Omar
Paper I: Stress In Adolescents, Stephanie Stockburger, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
It is well known that adolescents experience stress. In this article, sources of adolescent stress will be discussed as well as the physiological effects of stress on the body. Stress disorders will also be briefly reviewed. Mainly, research on stress management strategies that have been evaluated in adolescents will be presented. Many studies have a small number of participants and lack control groups. Therefore, there is a need for ongoing research in this important area.
The Importance Of Comprehensive Sexuality Education In Adolescents, Sarah Lebrun, Hatim A. Omar
The Importance Of Comprehensive Sexuality Education In Adolescents, Sarah Lebrun, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
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Part Ii - Stress And Stress Management Strategies In Adolescents, Stephanie Stockburger, Hatim A. Omar
Part Ii - Stress And Stress Management Strategies In Adolescents, Stephanie Stockburger, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
It is well known that adolescents experience stress. In this article, sources of adolescent stress will be discussed as well as the physiological effects of stress on the body. Stress disorders will also be briefly reviewed. Mainly, research on stress management strategies that have been evaluated in adolescents will be presented. Many studies have a small number of participants and lack control groups. Therefore, there is a need for ongoing research in this important area.
Self-Cutting And Suicide In Adolescents, Donald E. Greydanus, Hatim A. Omar
Self-Cutting And Suicide In Adolescents, Donald E. Greydanus, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
Deliberate self-harm (DSH) is a common and typically secret phenomenon in adolescents, especially females that involves two main features—self-derogation and negative emotionality. Causes of non-suicidal self-injury include attempts to get help from professionals, express disgust or self-anger, resist suicidal thoughts, and correct episodes of dissociation. DSH is associated with eating disorders and alcohol abuse, as well as other illict drug abuse. Fortunately, most self-cutters are not at high risk for eventual suicide; however, all those with DSH histories should be carefully assessed for suicide as well as offered comprehensive management. Programs for prevention of suicide should be implemented for adolescents …
Disability And Suicide, Divya Nagraj, Hatim A. Omar
Disability And Suicide, Divya Nagraj, Hatim A. Omar
Pediatrics Faculty Publications
We provide a systematic review of suicide among adolescents with physical disabilities, intellectual disability and learning disability. A search was performed of English articles published prior to December 2014 in the PubMed database for studies examining suicide, suicidal behavior and suicidal ideation among adolescents with and without varied disabilities. Nine studies were retrieved, of which two studies examined adolescent populations with physical disabilities, three looked at suicide in adolescents with intellectual disability and four studies examined adolescents with learning disabilities. There were consistent results to prove that these adolescents with special needs had an increased tendency to commit suicide and …