Citation

Meyer A. MMW Fortschr. Med. 2005; 147(12): 42, 44-5.

Vernacular Title

Psychische Storungen in der Pubertat. Die wichtigsten Warnsignale.

Affiliation

Klinik für Psychiatrie und Psychotherapie des Kindes- und Jugendalters, Bezirksklinikum Ansbach. dr.andreas.meyer@bezirkskliniken-mfr.de

Copyright

(Copyright © 2005, Urban and Vogel)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

15832792

Abstract

Puberty is characterized by a complexity of different developmental tasks. During this period of sometimes dramatic changes, the adolescent must find a new balance between personal experiences and the demands made by the environment. In this period of development, some 18% of all adolescents experience a mental crisis, and 5% need specialist treatment. Such mental disorders in puberty as anorexia nervosa, depression or suicidality can be classified on the basis of their development and course. They must be taken seriously and treated as early as possible.

Language: de