Psychology, being the scientific study of the human mind and its functions, is becoming a more prominent study in younger ages. In child psychology, there are many factors that contribute to the cognitive development of children, adolescents, and young adults. These factors can be categorized into three main topics: environmental factors and how it changes the neurological system, risks of social behavior due to the different mental states, and hormonal changes adding to psychological imbalance.
Lifestyle, social relationships, childhood experiences, family life, and what they take into their mind can have multiple effects on their newly forming mental health patterns. Adolescents need constant approval, require love and attention, and a sense of want or belonging to feel needed. In recent research, half of all mental illnesses begin by the age of fourteen, and studies investigate their cognitive, environmental, and genetic factors. Youth and adolescent psychology is one of the most commonly studied types of psychology today. This form of psychology covers every child. It includes behavior problems, social skills, mental and emotional well-being and development. In Youth Psychology, one of the leading studies
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Children who suffer from depressive disorders tend to be more withdrawn. However, in some rare cases, children that suffer from this kind of mental illness can also be rowdy and hard to manage since they are seeking attention from others and approval from their peers. After seeing these polar opposites in behavior, the sought out question was, ‘Why?’ Children with depression that are more on the introverted side tend to suffer from more severe cases rather than children who are unruly. The severity does range from child to child and can be taken into account in different ways, which are often shown in behavior amongst their