Research the range of contemporary issues teenagers face today. In a 500-750-word paper, choose one issue (besides teen pregnancy) and discuss its effect on adolescent behavior and overall well-being. Include the following in your submission:

1. Describe the contemporary issue and explain what external stressors are associated with this issue.
2. Outline assessment strategies to screen for this issue and external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient. Describe what additional assessment questions you would need to ask and define the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian.
3. Discuss support options for adolescents encountering external stressors. Include specific support options for the contemporary issue you presented.

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Major Depressive Disorder in Adolescents

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a contemporary mental health challenge that impacts adolescents adversely. The disease results from the young adult’s external stressors and increases the rate of mortality, hospitalization, and morbidity in victims. MDD is medically diagnosed using the Diagnostic and Statistical…

 

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