Research the range of contemporary issues teenagers face today. Choose one issue (besides teen pregnancy) and discuss its effect on adolescent behavior and overall well-being. Include the following in your submission:

Describe the contemporary issue and explain what external stressors are associated with this issue.

·         Outline assessment strategies to screen for this issue and external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient. Describe what additional assessment questions you would need to ask and define the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian.

·         Discuss support options for adolescents encountering external stressors. Include specific support options for the contemporary issue you presented.

·         You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, appropriate for the assignment criteria, and relevant to nursing practice. 

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA 7^th Style Guide

Rubric

Adolescence contemporary issues and resources

Contemporary issues and associated external stressors

Assessment strategies to screen for the issue and external stressors

Support options for adolescents encountering external stressors

Thesis development and purpose

Argument logic and construction.