The Teen Years Explained: A Guide to Healthy Adolescent Development
Author(s):
Clea McNeely, C. & Blanchard, J.
Organization:
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Publisher:
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Date Published:
January, 2009 This guide describes the normal physical, cognitive, emotional, social, sexual, identity formation, and spiritual changes that happen during adolescence and how adults can promote healthy development. Specific topics include bullying, teen stress, mental health, and the effects of tobacco, alcohol, and drugs on the developing adolescent brain.
Download a copy of The Teen Years Explained: A Guide to Healthy Adolescent Development (PDF, 10.5 MB) from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Web site.
