Youth and Adolescents

Youth and the Legalization of Marijuana

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Online

This session will explore the impact of marijuana legalization on youth, focusing on the potential risks, benefits, and the role of prevention and education strategies. We will examine the latest research on how legalization influences youth behavior, mental health, and developmental outcomes.

Self-Regulation and Risk Behavior of Adolescents Aged 15–20

Scientific article
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INTRODUCTION: According to Brichcín (1999), a self-regulating person is someone who can resist the temptation of immediate gratification of their needs and is capable of achieving challenging goals. Self-regulation represents the ability to...

Considering the Youth

Opinion piece, commentary
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Youth is defined by the United Nations, as the age between 15 and 24. This period represents a period of remarkable change for individuals, where they must move from a dependence on parent figures to establishing their own identity and independence.
Youth is defined by the United Nations, as the age between 15 and 24.  This period represents a period of remarkable change for individuals, where they must move from a dependence on parent figures to establishing their own identity and independence.