● CHALLENGES AND ISSUES AMONG 5.

) Anti-social and Deliquency Behavior - a person wants

ADOLESCENTS to inflict harm to other people, through physical and
psychological means (ANTI-SOCIAL), criminal
Risky Behavior behaviour, especially that carried out by a juvenile
- Santrock (2012) cited that biological, psychological, and (DELIQUENCY).
social factors interplay and contribute to creating 6.) Using and Abusing Drugs -
problems you must overcome during adolescence. 7.) Depression -
8.) Being Addicted to Computer Games -
Biological/Physical Factors
- Genes, puberty, hormones, and brain development Depression Symptoms
cause challenges that adolescents face. - Thoughts of Death
- No Concentration
Psychological Factors - Loss of Interest
- A sense of identity and successful formation of your - Angry Outburst
identity will lead to healthy academic, social, and - Tiredness and Lack of Energy
psychological functioning. - Feelings of Sadness
- Reduced Appetite
Social Factors - Sleep Disturbances
- family, peers, school, socioeconomic status, and
immediate environment. Risk Factors for Depression

8 PITFALLS AND CHALLENGES ❖ BIOCHEMISTRY

1.) Physical Appearance - Self-consciousness about looks
often begins with puberty.
2.) Identity Development - the complex process by which
people come to develop a sense and understanding
themselves.
3.) Gender Identity - Personal conception of oneself as
male or female (or rarely, both or neither).
4.) Sexual Behavior - Reproductive characteristics start
getting emphasized during puberty. (Endocrine System
- responsible for hormones)
- Differences in certain chemicals in the brain may
contribute to symptoms of depression.
❖ PERSONALITY
- People with low self-esteem, who are easily
overwhelmed by stress, or who are generally
pessimistic.
❖ GENETICS
- Depression can run in families.
❖ ENVIRONMENT
- Continuous exposure to violence, neglect, abuse
or poverty.
 ● COPING WITH STRESS IN ADOLESCENCE
Stress
- Stress can be defined as a state of worry or mental
tension caused by a difficult situation.
Stressors
- Caused of your stress. (Failed exam, School demands
and frustrations, Problems with friends and/or peers at
school, Negative thoughts or feelings about
themselves, Relationship, Misunderstanding with
parents)
Type of Stress
➔ Eustress
- This stress can challenge and motivate you to
find creative solutions to your concerns
➔ Distress
- Stress becomes overwhelming that can lead you
to a sense of helplessness and exhaustion.
Symptoms of Stress
❖ PHYSICAL
- All about body. (EX. Body aches and pains,
Diarrhea or constipation, Nausea and dizziness,
Chest pain, Rapid heartbeat, Frequent colds)
❖ EMOTIONAL
- All about feelings. (EX. Moodiness, Irritability o
short temper, Restlessness, Feeling of being
overwhelmed, Sense of loneliness and isolation,
Depression or unhappiness)
❖ COGNITIVE
- All about mind and thinking. (EX. Having memory
problems, Unable to concentrate, Having poor
judgment, Seeing only the negative, Being
anxious, Worrying constantly)
❖ BEHAVIORAL
- All about actions. (EX. Eating more or less,
Sleeping too much or too little, Isolating yourself
from others, Procrastinating, Neglecting
responsibilities, Drinking alcoholic beverages,
smoking cigarettes, taking illegal drugs, or
playing computer for several hours and pacing
restlessly, Having nervous habits such as nail
biting)
Ways of Coping
➢ Problem-focused coping
- means facing the situation squarely and exerting
efforts to solve the problem.
➢ Emotion-focused coping
- refers to responding in an emotional way.
➢ Avoidant coping
- is another way of dealing with stress which
involves ignoring a problem and hoping that it
will disappear on its own.
PERSONAL WAYS OF COPING WITH STRESS
- Eating comfort food
- Meditation
- Engaging in physical activities
- Using aromatherapy
- Having a good cry
- PRAY
INDICATORS THAT YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY HANDLED
STRESS

1.) Emotional stability. Remaining calm and not being

carried away by your emotions signals a healthy way of
coping.
2.) Being tactful. Being able to express your thoughts and
feelings in a nonaggressive manner indicates your
capacity to handle stress.
3.) Doing well in school. Your ability to meet all your
academic requirements and get high scores show your
capacity to cope with the various demands of the
school.
4.) Learning to say “No”. By being able firm on what you
believe is right and saying “no” to peer pressure is a
positive sign of being able to cope well with stress.