Explain adolescence in detail.

(N/A) Adolescence is defined as both a period and a process during which a child matures in terms of attitudes and beliefs to participate effectively in society.
$\rightarrow$ The period between $12$ and $18$ years of age is generally considered the adolescence period.
$\rightarrow$ Adolescence acts as a bridge linking childhood and adulthood.
$\rightarrow$ It is accompanied by several biological and behavioral changes.
Adolescence is a highly vulnerable phase in the mental and psychological development of an individual.