Owing to the various psychological, physiological, emotional and behavioral changes that a body undergoes during the teenage, it is considered as one of the most struggling phase of a child development process.

Low self- esteem, teenage depression and violence, lack of ambition in life, emotional strains, dissatisfactions with life, possessiveness, depression, eating disorders, poor performance, social isolation and shyness, chronic health issues, sexual maltreatment, substance abuse are just some of the issues that young people struggle with.

Their altering moods and attitudes become much of a problem both for themselves and for others around. It’s a stage that includes many arguments with the elders, authorities especially. Wanting a free atmosphere, they find it most difficult to adjust with others. However the friends gain utmost importance in their life. Addiction to media too leaves a disruptive impact on adolescents, who get inclined towards day dreaming and making unrealistic assumptions. However the biggest problem arises due the clash of their king sized egos. And most of the times, parents are the one at the receiving ends.

A careful treatment, independent atmosphere, psychological and sex education and vocational guidance can help in the effective management of teenache!

Hollywood photographs and trouble often waltz together, and the latest in the long line of racy celeb pix generating controversy stars Jennifer Aniston. You’re Friends with her, aren’t you?

The sweet girl-next-door star — who is probably a bigger star in these parts, thanks to those Friends re-runs. Even her worst enemy Angelina Jolie had sued an adult mag and a paparazzi shutterbug two years ago for clicking her sunbathing with even less on.

Contemporary society lays inordinate importance on money and popularity as the measure of success. In such a social ethos, we are often assailed by feelings of loss of worth and jealousy when compared to those who seem to have it all. However we can lead a far more wholesome existence if we only try and control our responses to the rich and famous among us.

Start by making a “pros and cons” list of all the things you are jealous of. For instance while an advantage of being popular is always having someone to hang out with, the obvious disadvantage lies in not knowing whether the friends like your company or your wealth.

Make another list of all the good things that have happened to you in your past, of all the good traits you possess as well as the family members and friends you cherish. An account of all these blessings in black and white and on paper might not seem such a bad deal after all.

If possible, get to know the person you feel jealous of. Once you see beneath the obvious glitter of wealth and popularity, you may realise that their lives are ultimately not so great.

However don’t hang about the rich and famous all the time. Look for friends and acquaintances from your own social set or with similar interests. You will find there is so much to explore and enjoy that there is not enough time to brood about what you don’t possess.