http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Teencare/Teen_Care.asp Teen Care means caring for and supervising child/children. en-us 2012-02-22T18:29:57.0000000-07:00 http://www.pediatriconcall.com/rss_media/rss_teen_care_rss.jpg http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Teencare/Teen_Care.asp Teen Care - Depression in Adolescents,Puberty in Girls,Substance Abuse : Alcohol and Drugs,Puberty in Boys,Suicide in Adolescents. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Teencare/Teen_Care.asp 2012-02-22T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 All individuals may become depressed at some point in time. However, when feelings of depression persist and interfere with a child's ability to work, it is termed as depression. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Teencare/depression_adol.asp 2007-04-25T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 In girls, puberty usually starts earlier as compared to a boy, usually between 9 and 13 years of age. Hence, many girls are taller and more mature as compared to boys of the same age, till the boys catch up. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Teencare/pubertyingirls.asp 2007-04-23T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Teenagers are always trying new things. They may be involved with alcohol and drugs for many reasons-Curiosity, Peer pressure, To feel grown up, For its 'kick' (because it may feel good). http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Teencare/substance_abuse.asp 2007-04-25T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 In boys, it usually starts with a height spurt at around 10-16 years of age. The boys tend to grow out of clothes & shoes faster. Arms, legs, hands & feet grow at an increased rate as compared to the rest of the body. Hence, adolescent boys appear to be lanky and clumsy till they start putting on weight later during puberty. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Teencare/pubertyinboys.asp 2007-04-25T00:00:00.0000000-07:00 Suicide among younger generation is increasing in recent years. Teens who are thrown towards suicide are under lot of stress, confusion, low self-esteem, pressure to avoid failure (especially in children appearing for exams) and others fears while growing up. Sometimes infatuation and violence may provoke a teen into committing suicide and violence to others. http://www.pediatriconcall.com/fordoctor/DiseasesandCondition/Teencare/suicide_adol.asp 2007-04-25T00:00:00.0000000-07:00