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In this article, the writer discusses the case of Mary who is a 16-year-old female incarcerated for assault with a deadly weapon. The writer explains that Mary had been diagnosed with conduct and dysthymic disorder prior to her incarceration. The paper also highlights the effectivity of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for female adolescents who are incarcerated. The writer reviews issues surrounding cultural awareness and CBT and reviews Mary's case presentation. The writer then discusses how CBT can be effective specifically for Mary and concludes with a brief review of potential ethical issues for the practitioner.

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Case Presentation

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"Through effective CBT intervention, significant reframing occurred, changing perceptions, thinking and behavior. For example, one goal for CBT with Mary was increase her levels of self-respect and self-esteem, as different from false bravado as a defense mechanism forcing her to act tough and repeat her assaultive behavior patterns."
"Another goal was to effectively deal with her past experiences and leave them in the past rather than continue to relive them in the present. It was believed that this approach would help reduce her dysthymic and conduct disorder symptoms."

Tags:cognitive, practitioner, treatment, mental, health

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In this article, the writer discusses Mary, who is a 16-year-old female incarcerated for assault with a deadly weapon diagnosed with conduct and dysthymic disorder prior to her incarceration. This paper highlights the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for female adolescents who are incarcerated, reviewed issues surrounding cultural awareness and CBT, reviews Mary's case presentation, discusses how CBT can be effective specifically for Mary and concludes with a brief review of potential ethical issues for the practitioner.

Tags:teens, incarcerated

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The paper examines the literature on teen sexual behavior, particularly regarding adolescent girls. The paper reveals a number of interesting teen trends, including: girls with positive sexual self-concepts are prevalent in the Northern hemisphere; condom-users tend to be those not in a monogamous relationship; the use of the contraceptive pill has decreased over time; access to support networks and community health bodies can reduce adolescent pregnancy rates; teen males tend to have more sexual partners than girls; some teens still abstain from sexual intercourse owing to personal reasons; females are more likely subjects to pressure to have sex; and that changing conceptions as to what constitutes "sex" are growing.

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"The present paper examines the literature on teen sexual behavior, particularly regarding adolescent girls. A collection of studies revealed a number of interesting teen trends, including: girls with positive sexual self-concepts are prevalent in the Northern hemisphere; condom-users tend to be those not in a monogamous relationship; the use of the contraceptive pill has decreased over time; access to support networks and community health bodies can reduce adolescent pregnancy rates; teen males tend to..."

Tags:teen, sex, behaviour

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In this article, the writer examines the use of the Internet by female teenagers. The writer then studies the effects by the Internet on the teenagers' self image. The writer looks at the influence of the Internet on the psycho-social development of teens. In this paper, the writer also discusses how female and male usage of the Internet differs.

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"Over the last decade, an increasing number of teenagers have become prominent users of the Internet, thus generating concerns among parents and researchers with regard to its effects on their psychological well-being. In one of the studies many of the parents surveyed assert their worries about their children's isolation from others in the real world and their development of antisocial behavior due to Internet use. Due to their vulnerability to adult predators, teenage girls and their use of ... "

Tags:Female Teens, Internet Effects on Self Image

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This paper points out that, while the teen pregnancy rate is declining, it is still a significant societal problem that must be addressed. The paper further points out that previous methods of reducing the teen pregnancy rate typically targeted teenage females only and did not include the male counterpart; this approach makes efforts to reduce the teen pregnancy rate less effective. Instead, the paper argues that the teen pregnancy rate will dramatically decline if both male and female teens are encouraged to take a more active role in their romantic relationships so that they will more readily discuss the use of contraceptive with their potential sexual partner.

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"Although teen pregnancy rates are at a historic low, teen pregnancies still occur at alarming rates ("U.S. Pregnancy Rate Down from Peak; Births and Abortions on the Decline"), and America still has the highest teen pregnancy rate of any major industrialized nation (Hunt). For the teens experiencing those pregnancies, there is little consolation in the fact that the national trend is towards lower teen pregnancy rates. Therefore, the challenge for a successful teen pregnancy prevention program is targeting those teens that are most at risk of becoming sexually active and possibly pregnant. Because research suggests that the majority of teens consider themselves as part of a couple when they engaged in their first sexual activity (Ryan), pregnancy-prevention efforts should be aimed at teens involved in relationship."

Tags:couple-like, behaviors, sexual, partners, intercourse, first, time, intimate, sex, casual

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The paper relates that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a non-pharmacologic treatment which consists of therapy designed to change how the person thinks [cognitive] and how they behave [behavioral] (Timms, 2007). The paper explains that CBT is completely focused on the present rather than on past causes of a problem and can be brief therapy or a long course of treatment. The paper relates that CBT can be individual or group therapy and currently computer programmes have been developed to apply its principles.

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"Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a non-pharmacologic treatment which consists of therapy designed to change how the person thinks [cognitive] and how they behave [behavioral] (Timms, 2007). CBT is completely focused on the present rather than on past causes of a problem and can be brief therapy or a long course of treatment. CBT can be individual or group therapy and currently computer programmes have been developed to apply its principles. The techniques used in CBT basically consist of reducing a complex problem into manageable components. The problem is first identified and the order..."

Tags:psychologist, prescribing, cbt

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This paper discusses the teen pregnancy problem in America. Currently, 35 out of every 100 teenagers in America becomes pregnant before the age of 20. The writer of this paper details a proposal for teen centers which are aimed at giving teens life choices and options geared towards bettering their lives. These centers would be places where teens could come to hang out after school, in the evening and on the weekends. This paper details the manner in which these centers would operate. Monthly trips such as white water rafting or hiking would take place with admission being the cost of attending a predetermined number of teen life choice classes. If a teen wants to attend a field trip he or she must attend two job readiness classes and three teen pregnancy classes. The writer also proposes that the center would provide a nurse practitioner to handle check ups and birth control needs.

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"Teen centers aimed at giving teens life choices need to be implemented across the city. Teen centers are places where teenagers can come to hang out after school, in the evening and on the weekends( Koshar, 2001). The teen centers need to offer a combination of fun things to do and life lessons about responsibility. Offering the fun things to do is what will bring the teens into the center, and then they will be more willing to participate in the responsibility part of the program. The teen centers need to be staffed by adults, and they need to include adults who had babies as teens as well as young adults who chose to abstain as teens."

Tags:proposal, business, teen, center, support, sex, education

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In this article, the writer looks at how Sawhill builds her case for the policies she puts forth regarding the prevention of teen pregnancy. The writer shows how Sawhill first begins her work by establishing the issue and her reasoning behind focusing on teen pregnancy which statistically appears to be a declining problem in the United States. The writer then looks at how she examines the points that support a declining teen pregnancy population as well as factors which indicate that this is not necessarily a reality.
The writer demonstrates that Sawhill continues to build her case by examining the efforts that have been made by a variety of entities, to include government and community groups, to prevent teen pregnancy in the country. Further the writer shows that through analysis of previous research and facts Sawhill makes determinations on these efforts, and then uses these facts to formulate recommendations on the issue. Sawhill's recommendations are then presented.

Tags:study, teen, pregnancy

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This paper describes a business plan to establish a teen pregnancy clinic. According to the paper, the Bay Shore Health Department's goal is to assure the well-being of the community by providing different clinics that will ensure prevention, promotion, and treatment of diseases to preserve the health of the residents of the community. The business plan proposes an addition of a Teen Pregnancy Clinic (TPC), which will have the responsibility to provide complete obstetrical care services to teenaged pregnant clients.

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"The mission of the Bay Shore Health Department is to assure the well-being of the community by providing different clinics that will ensure prevention, promotion, and treatment of diseases to preserve the health of the residents of the community. The business plan proposes an addition of a Teen Pregnancy Clinic (TPC), which will have the responsibility to provide complete obstetrical care services to teenaged pregnant clients. The TPC will be comprised of a staff of professionals that will provide pregnant teenagers with medical birth preparedness, counseling, and..."

Tags:teen, pregnancy, clinic

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This is a research position paper on teen violence. It presents brief reviews of 10 papers on teen violence dealing with causes and effects. It looks at media violence and domestic violence and their impact. The paper includes an annotated bibliography.

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"Teenagers in the United States are no more violent than teenagers in other countries but are ten times more likely to die as a result of violence than their international peers and are more likely to be bullied. These results come from a study by the World Health Organization of youth in the US Ireland Israel Portugal and Sweden. Teens in all countries reported similar levels of fighting carrying weapons and being injured while fighting suggesting fighting may be part of normal adolescence ..."

Tags:teen, violence