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What the Professional Information or Research Says: | During stage five (adolescence to early adulthood), individuals seek to form their identity and begin to distance themselves from their parents. This period often leads to conflicts and stress as parental influences wane and peer influences rise (Davies, 2018). Significant changes associated with emerging adulthood can result in a high prevalence of depressive episodes (Finan, Ohannessian, & Gordon, 2018). Distress and anxiety are common reactions during periods of separation (Peters, 2019). |
How This Information Relates to the Case: | Emilio is uncertain about his future and is becoming increasingly frustrated with his parents, preferring to align himself with his friends. He is exhibiting signs of aggression, frustration, and nervousness. |