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Adolescence can be defined as a developmental stage marked by profound physical, social, and emotional changes during an individual’s identity develops as an independent person, bridging the gap between childhood and adulthood; this stage typically occurs between the ages of 11 to 19 [1,2]. Although some argue that definition of adolescence should be expanded to 10-24 years of age [3], regardless of its definition and age span, adolescence is a period of drastic changes and comes with its own challenges.