Bidirectional promotion of adolescent physiological mechanisms and mental health: An analysis based on human biomechanical data
Abstract
The focus of the study is on the interrelation between hormonal secretion, cellular activity and skeletal growth with physiological advancement and depression in adolescents. To conduct a more in-depth analysis, it employed a longitudinal research strategy and recruited 436 adolescents who measured between the ages of 12 to 18 along with an 8–10 years Hispanic male. Over the course of 24 months, multiple sets of data were gathered, which included insulin-like growth factor-1 (IGF-1), cellular metabolism markers, GH, bone mineral density (BMD) and psychological indicators. The data gathered showcased multiple correlations between endocrine parameters and GH levels which were linked with depression r = 0.76, p < 0.001 and emotional regulation r = 0.82, p < 0.001. The clinical implications highlight the better understanding of the biomechanical-psychological interaction in development of adolescents and how to tackle such an issue with evidence-based intervention.
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