Sumário Introdução, 9 1. Adolescência, 11 1.1. Desenvolvimento biológico, 12 1.2. Desenvolvimento psicossocial, 15 1.3. Problemas do adolescente, 19 1.4. A entrevista ao adolescente, 20 1.4.1. Consulta dos 12-13 anos: um guia prático para a consulta, 29 Conclusão, 31 Referências bibliográficas , 33
Headaches are a frequent reason for medical observation in adolescents. This clinical case illustrates the importance of careful anamnesis, both semiologically and biopsychosocial. We describe a case of a 15-year-old male, with headaches during weekend sports matches. A migraine induced by physical activity was first diagnosed, and the trigger was suspended after medical recommendation, with the resolution of s...
Introduction: School-age test anxiety is an important risk factor for school performance. Notwithstanding, few studies seek to identify which strategies are effective in improving test anxiety. The aim of this study was to assess whether a cognitive-behavioural intervention for high school students could significantly reduce test anxiety.Material and Methods: Two-arm, cluster-randomized controlled, unblinded, p...
Background Investing in adolescent health is among the most cost-effective health measures. Primary care practitioners are ideally positioned to deliver such interventions. However, several barriers hinder them from engaging with adolescents. Objective To pilot test the impact of a 1-day training session on adolescent health on the attitudes of primary care practitioners toward adolescent care. Subjects Partici...
Background: Investing in adolescent health is among the most cost-effective health measures. Primary care practitioners are ideally positioned to deliver such interventions. However, several barriers hinder them from engaging with adolescents. Objective: To pilot test the impact of a 1-day training session on adolescent health on the attitudes of primary care practitioners toward adolescent care. Subjects: Part...
Introdução: A adolescência é um período de grandes mudanças a nível biopsicossocial, o que torna esta fase mais vulnerável a alterações psicológicas. A depressão surge como uma entidade clínica cada vez mais prevalente, podendo ser precursora de psicopatologia no adulto. Objetivos: Avaliar a prevalência e caracterizar a população de adolescentes com síndrome depressivo na consulta de adolescência. Material e mé...
Introdução: A anorexia nervosa é uma doença psiquiátrica desafiante para todos os profissionais de saúde, adolescentes e famílias. Caracteriza-se por distorção da percepção da imagem corporal, medo intenso de ganhar peso e perda ponderal, associando-se a inúmeras complicações psicológicas e orgânicas. O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar os internamentos por anorexia nervosa na unidade de adolescentes de ...
An early investigation and management op cryptorchidism are essential for the diagnosis of associated pathologies, because intra-abdominal testis are associated with infertility and neoplasic risk. The authors describe a case of late presentation of cryptorchidism associated with genetic disorder.Adolescent male with 17 years old, referred to Adolescent Clinic for short stature and bilateral cryptorchidism. Hyp...