99 Adolescence

Focus. Emphasize identity development, autonomy, and peer context; Avoid over-pathologizing normative risk-taking.

Key Adaptations. Confidentiality and consent considerations; Distinguish mood variability from persistent impairment; Screen for substance use, trauma exposure, and self-harm risk.

Assessment Emphasis. School, peers, and family dynamics; Sleep and circadian disruption common in this stage; Online/social media stressors.

Documentation Output. Developmentally anchored formulation and risk notes. Contextual factors tied to symptoms and trajectory.