Adolescent machine gambling and crime

Article Abstract:

A survey conducted in Plymouth, England, reveals that most of the the teenagers who steal in order to play gambling machines come from disturbed families. The disturbance in the family may be due to the death of a parent or step-parent, or a separation in the family. However, only 4% of the 1851 Juvenile Forms analyzed were of individuals who stole to play the machines. A limitation of the study is that there may be unreported cases of stealing by children whose parents can accomodate the loss of money.

Social aspects, Causes of, Gambling, Crime, Family, Plymouth, England

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Promoting adolescent mental health in primary care: a review of the literature

Article Abstract:

A review of published literature was conducted to test the hypothesis that primary care is a suitable setting in which mental health problems in adolescents can be prevented by early detection and treatment. Findings showed that adolescent health checks and clinics have been well received with attendance rates of 73% and 83% reported. Primary care offered a setting for the prevention and detection of mental health problems in adolescents.

Psychological aspects, Research, Prevention, Medical care, Mental illness, Mental disorders

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