Psychopathology II: Adolescence

Psychopathology II: Adolescence
Sarita Singh, M.D.  
PTY-CA 2nd Year

In many instances, there have been harbingers of adolescent phase difficulties. However, frequently the adolescent presents with conflicts and symptoms that have apparently emerged only within this phase, and are a maladaptive response to the dramatic biopsychosocial transformations taking place.

All readings are from the book The Psychology of Adolescence: Essential Readings
edited by Aaron Esman, 1975, unless otherwise indicated.

Week 1: Delinquency
Aichhorn, A. "Some Causes of Delinquency," The Psychology of Adolescence, pp. 229-244

Johnson, Adelaide M. "Sanctions for Superego Lacunae of Adolescents," pp. 244-265

Blos, P. "Concept of Acting Out in Relation to the Adolescent Process" pp. 266-283

Week 2: Identity Issues
Erikson, E. "The Problem of Ego Identity," pp. 317-346

Tyson and Tyson, Gender Development: A Theoretical Overview, from Psychoanalytic Theories of Development. Ch. 15.

Week 3: Depression and Suicidality
Anthony, James E. "Two Contrasting Types of Adolescent Depression and their Treatment," pp. 284-300

Gould, Robert E. "Suicide Problems in Children and Adolescents," pp. 301-316   

Week 4: Anorexia and Eating Disorders
Waller, John V., Kaufman, M. Ralph and, Deutsch, Felix "Anorexia Nervosa: A Psychosomatic Entity," pp. 375-395

Meyer, Bernard C. and Weinroth, Leonard A. "Observations on Psychological Aspects of Anorexia Nervosa," pp.396-400

Week 5: Substance Abuse
Weider, H. and Kaplan, Eugene H. "Drug Use in Adolescents: Psychodynamic Meaning and Pharmacogenic Effect," pp. 347-374.