Psychosocial Issues (Growth and Pubertal Development-related)
Among others, identify and address the following psychosocial issues based on the patient’s age, patient/family requests, and clinical indications founded on your team’s assessment:
- Coping with growth and pubertal development disorders, including peer relations and social adjustment
- Family involvement
- Non-adherence
- Anxiety and depression
- Disordered eating behaviors
- Risk-taking behaviors such as drug abuse, alcohol, and tobacco use
- Contraception
- Preparing for college
- Communication with parents and with growth care team
- Transition to adult health care
Note: This list is not intended to be an exhaustive inventory of psychosocial issues requiring surveillance, but rather some essential and practical issues common in growth and pubertal care.