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On Adolescence

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On Adolescence by Margot Waddell delves into the turbulent and often misunderstood period between childhood and adulthood. The book explores the inner lives of young people facing challenges such as identity crises, gender issues, loss, self-harm, bullying, depression, anger, suicidal impulses, and anxiety. It pays special attention to how contemporary culture and technology intensify these struggles, aiming to shed light on what can go wrong and how support might be offered.
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This insightful work is suited for anyone concerned with adolescenceโ€”parents, educators, clinicians, and those interested in psychological and philosophical aspects of youth development. It is particularly valuable for those seeking a deeper understanding of adolescent mental health and inner experiences in today's society.

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The heart of the book lies in the exploration of the inner lives of these young people, whether or not they find their way to clinical services. It sets out to illuminate the sorts of things that go wrong, and how we can help to address them โ€“ the crises of identity, gender, loss, self-harm, bullying, depression, anger, suicidal impulses, anxiety.

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Adolescence and adolescent states of mind have seldom captured so much attention publicly, nor have they stirred so much anxiety and disturbance privately. This long acknowledged, problematic, transitional world between childhood and adulthood is especially fraught, these days, with the assaults and pressures of contemporary culture and modern technology.

The heart of the book lies in the exploration of the inner lives of these young people, whether or not they find their way to clinical services. It sets out to illuminate the sorts of things that go wrong, and how we can help to address them โ€“ the crises of identity, gender, loss, self-harm, bullying, depression, anger, suicidal impulses, anxiety, and so much more.

On Adolescence: Inside Stories is intended for all those concerned with adolescence and adolescent states of mind at whatever age or stage.

Series: The Tavistock Clinic Series

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781782205265

Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 January 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Karnac Books

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 147.0mm

Height: 230.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 300

About the Author

Margot Waddell is a Fellow of the Institute of Psychoanalysis where she is currently the Chair of Publications. She has a background in Classics and literature and took a PhD at Cambridge on George Eliotโ€™s novels. She is a Child Analyst and worked for many years as a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist at the Tavistock Clinic, London. She co-edits the Tavistock Clinic Book series. Her book Inside Lives: Psychoanalysis and the Growth of the Personality was published by Karnac in 2002.

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