Fact sheet: Transitioning from childhood to adolescence

From The Centre for Adolescent Health

Puberty is a time of significant change physically, psychologically and emotionally for young people. It is a process triggered by hormones that have evolved over time to ensure reproductive and parenting success.

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The Centre for Adolescent Health, in conjunction with the Response Ability initiative, has produced a fact sheet about the transition between childhood and adolescence.

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