Results for HUMBIO142

Underlying changes and their consequences in everyday functioning. Physical, cognitive, social, and sexual development; how these changes influence the emerging sense of identity, autonomy, and intimacy. Contexts in which adolescents move such as family, friends and peers, school, and workplace. Focus is on normal development of boys and girls; attention to problem outcomes including eating disorders, depression, and teen pregnancy. Prerequisites: HUMBIO 4B or PSYCH 1 or consent of instructor.

Includes the study of aspects of common mental health conditions seen in adolescent populations, such as prevalence, developmental course, gender differences, theoretical explanations, and therapeutic interventions. Topics will include mood/anxiety disorders, eating disorders, learning disabilities and ADHD, psychosis, sexual risk behaviors, developmental disorders, and addictive behaviors. Goals of this course include thinking critically about the unique mental health needs of diverse adolescent populations in their cultural contexts, devising ways to improve the way our society meets those needs, and strengthening writing and communication skills applicable to this area of inquiry.