Introduction
The purpose of this assignment is to present information about issues adolescents confront that may be caused by or lead to additional developmental or mental health issues, and to apply developmental theory to explain psychosocial problems.
Instructions
In the last two weeks, you had a chance to learn about how the adolescent brain develops as well as explore a few specific areas of adolescence development like the sense of self. Apply what you have learned to one of the possible issues faced by adolescents below:
· Bullying, online or in person.
· Anxiety.
· Depression.
· Fear of missing out (FOMO).
· Perfectionism.
· Pressure to succeed/achieve/compete (athletics, academics, extracurricular activities, chores, social life).
For your chosen topic, create a brochure directed at parents that addresses the following:
· Explain the mental health or psychosocial problem you chose (2 paragraphs).
· Describe the factors that influence an adolescent's cognitive development and physical development related to the issue (2–3 paragraphs).
· Describe family patterns and social relationships that influence the issue (2–3 paragraphs).
· Apply one social and one developmental theory to the issue (2 paragraphs).
Additional Requirements
· Communication: Apply critical thinking and communication skills concerning adolescent psychology in a manner that is scholarly, professional, and respectful.
· Font: Times New Roman, no larger than 12 point font.
· Organization: Your paper should be well organized and written in clear, succinct language.
· Grammar: Your paper should be free of grammar and punctuation errors that would distract the reader's understanding of the content.
· Length: 2–3 pages, in addition to a reference page.
· Resources: Include at least three resources cited in your paper and listed on your reference page.
· APA: Follow APA rules for citing sources.
