Since 2009, teens have reported less misuse of 3 commonly prescribed drugs
A steep decline in teens who misused prescription medications in the past year, from 11% to 2%, surprises researchers.
Teens get bored of Instagram ‘content soup’
While there’s concern about teens using social media, new research finds that teens using Instagram mostly feel bored.
Threats to masculinity may make teen boys aggressive
A new study points to impact of pressure teen boys feel during puberty to be stereotypically masculine.
Sense of belonging can help prevent teen suicide
A feeling of belonging at school and in the community can play an important role in suicide prevention among high-risk teens, research finds.
Intervention could help young women avoid criminal justice system
Adolescence is the prime time to help young women who’ve had repeated run-ins with the US juvenile justice system find a different path.
High schoolers who use cannabis & tobacco get lower grades
High school students who use both cannabis and tobacco are absent more often and get lower grades, researchers report.
‘Black Girl Magic Crew’ program uplifts Black teen girls
The Black Girl Magic Crew program is “a place to express your Black girlness in all of its glory,” one teen says.
‘Black Girl Magic Crew’ program uplifts Black teen girls
The Black Girl Magic Crew program is “a place to express your Black girlness in all of its glory,” one teen says.
‘Black Girl Magic Crew’ program uplifts Black teen girls
The Black Girl Magic Crew program is “a place to express your Black girlness in all of its glory,” one teen says.
Anti-racist interventions don’t stress teens out
Anti-racist intervention programs don’t cause stress or feelings of alienation among high school students, a new study shows.