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<p><strong>Physical Health</strong><br>The growth of a child continues till the child becomes an adult. Growth and development go hand in hand and are not the same or interchangeable. Growth is more to do with physical aspects like height and weight or increase in size. Development is the growth in functions and capabilities. It’s about the maturation of functions and acquiring skills. Growth and development happen simultaneously...<br><a href="https://www.parentsforparents.in/physical-health/">Continue Reading</a></p>
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<p><strong>Mental &amp; Emotional Health</strong><br>Half of all the lifetime cases of mental illness begin by age of 14 yrs (early adolescence). Presently,  there is under- detection of mental health issues in children, but there is a gradual increase of primary care doctors in India focussing on screening for mental health concerns, using appropriate tools. Screening for mental health disorder does not provide a diagnosis but provides a way to start a conversation and start appropriate measures for intervention...<br><a href="https://www.parentsforparents.in/mental-emotional-health/">Continue Reading</a></p>
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<p><strong>Growth &amp; Development Health</strong><br>Adolescence is a stage of transition between childhood and adulthood. During this stage, changes in body structure and size occur, mediated by hormones. In addition to physical changes, there is also growth and changes in psychology. Puberty refers to the physical aspect of this transition period of adolescence. It starts with activation of the HPA Axis (Hypothalamus Pituitary Gonadal axis) and it triggers the release of a series of hormone secretion and their effects...<br><a href="https://www.parentsforparents.in/growth-development-health/">Continue Reading</a></p>
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<p><strong>Social &amp; Behavioural</strong><br>Access to media, by all children and youth irrespective of social or economic strata, and unsupervised use of it has become an area of major concern. The glamorous portrayal of cigarettes, alcohol and other tobacco products is also a negative influence on children. The glamour of the tinsel world can affect body image and attitudes...<br><a href="https://www.parentsforparents.in/social-behavioural/">Continue Reading</a></p>
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