Adolescence in India - Issues, Challenges and Possibilities (1st ed. 2022)

This book provides a comprehensive, in-depth and practical approach towards an understanding of the multitude challenges of adolescence in India. Going beyond the traditional ‘storm, stress and strain’ view of adolescents, it focuses on the strengths of adolescents and highlights a community approach towards an understanding of adolescents. The book is divided into three sections. Section 1 introduces the concept of adolescence in the Indian context, discusses the identity development and peer relations in adolescents. Section 2 deliberates on issues and challenges such as depression, suicide, violence, substance use and behavioural addiction, keeping in mind the Indian socio-cultural context. It also highlights concerns of adolescents related to disabilities. Section 3 provides various prevention and intervention measures including both individual-based and group-based interventions to deal with these challenges, thereby facilitating the journey of adolescents. It helps the reader to focus on the positive development of the adolescents. The book is useful for students in psychology, education, counselling, mental health and development. It is also a great resource book for professionals working in the field of health in general and mental health in particular.

General

Imprint:	Springer Verlag, Singapore
Country of origin:	Singapore
Release date:	March 2023
First published:	2022
Editors:	Swati Patra
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Pages:	473
Edition:	1st ed. 2022
ISBN-13:	978-981-16-9883-5
Categories:	Books Promotions
LSN:	981-16-9883-X
Barcode:	9789811698835

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