It might be suggested that adolescent psychology is nearly non-existent, because a person requires a functioning mind in order for the term "psychology" to apply. However, Dr. Phil types and Big Pharma have stuff to sell – so there develops the industry of adolescent psychology. Recently, studies were published that purports depression in preschool students. That's right – preschool students are depressed. (If Spongebob and Shrek are a persons' biggest role model and life revolves around where their Hot Wheels are at…Freud does not apply.) There are already child safe doses of depression medications and Ritalin – perhaps it's unhealthy for adolescent psychology for parents to spend an installment loan on anti-depressants for children, as they are bad enough for adults.
More details of Adolescent Psychology at: http://personalmoneystore.com/moneyblog/2009/08/31/adolescent-psychology/