Assessing mental health in vulnerable adolescents
Holly R. Farley
Abstract
A dramatic shift in adolescent risks and behaviors in recent years threatens adolescents' mental well-being more than ever. This article explores vulnerable adolescent populations, describes the importance of nurses in all categories of assessment for adolescent mental health, and identifies assessment strategies and immediate interventions for successful outcomes.
Topics & Concepts
Mental healthPsychological interventionPsychologyPsychiatryMedicineClinical psychologyChild and Adolescent HealthChild and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional DevelopmentAdolescent and Pediatric Healthcare