After school activities may do teens more harm than good
The time high schoolers spend on so-called enrichment activities—from tutoring to sports to clubs—is negatively affecting their mental health.
After school activities may do teens more harm than good
The time high schoolers spend on so-called enrichment activities—from tutoring to sports to clubs—is negatively affecting their mental health.
Antidepressant prescriptions for young women spiked during pandemic
Antidepressant dispensing to adolescents and young adults increased sharply after the COVID-19 pandemic began, researchers report.
How to help your tired teen get better sleep
“Teens are chronically sleep deprived,” says Alison Kole. “And we need to start talking about why that is.”
How to help your tired teen get better sleep
“Teens are chronically sleep deprived,” says Alison Kole. “And we need to start talking about why that is.”
Some teen girls’ show different brain activity when facing rejection
Teen girls who have a tendency to ruminate show different patterns of brain activity when facing social rejection, a new study shows.
Some teen girls’ show different brain activity when facing rejection
Teen girls who have a tendency to ruminate show different patterns of brain activity when facing social rejection, a new study shows.
AI flags suicide risk factors among teens
A new study shows artificial intelligence can accurately identify factors particularly related to teen suicide attempts.
When teens lie to their parents or tell the truth
New findings clarify when and why teenagers lie or tell the truth to their parents. Disclosure and lying are “complex and nuanced” actions.
Teens mainly use cannabis for two reasons
Understanding motives for cannabis use is important for addiction prevention and intervention, researchers say.