Abstract
The time it takes to grow up has significantly lengthened in the last 20 years and has led to an independent developmental phase of 18–30 years. Research findings show that the five typical characteristics of emerging adulthood are universal in many industrialized countries, including Germany, with far-reaching consequences for mental health. The focus is on a prolonged and qualitatively changed development of identity with corresponding effects on partnership and work. Broad exploration in both areas, reduced commitment and high instability with frequent changes are characteristic. Altered parenting behavior, such as prolonged support, intrusive control, and problems of parents to separate from their children contribute to a prolongation of the transition. Due to the diverse stresses and the strong increase in mental disorders, this age phase represents a second window of vulnerability. The specific characteristics of this age phase require a different therapeutic approach.
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