Young people are crucial to research - how can they be paid fairly?Young people are increasingly leading and shaping research, especially on social, environmental, and health issues, through participatory approaches.
Should a 13-Year-Old Be Pressured Into Having an Abortion?A 13-year-old's autonomy in pregnancy-related decisions presents a complex ethical dilemma for healthcare providers and parents.
50% surge in preteen sadness: Why excess screen time may be to blameExcessive screen time significantly impacts the mental health of preteens, especially leading to symptoms like depression and anxiety.
Could social media soon have warning labels? - PoynterSurgeon General proposes warning labels on social media platforms to highlight mental health risks for young people.
Australian teenagers' mental health problems linked to vaping, study findsSevere depression symptoms significantly increase vaping likelihood among Australian high school students.
How to prevent cosmetic addiction in minors: limit the use of technology and build up their self-esteemAdolescents and preteens should have limited access to social media due to its negative impact on mental health and development.
50% surge in preteen sadness: Why excess screen time may be to blameExcessive screen time significantly impacts the mental health of preteens, especially leading to symptoms like depression and anxiety.
Could social media soon have warning labels? - PoynterSurgeon General proposes warning labels on social media platforms to highlight mental health risks for young people.
Australian teenagers' mental health problems linked to vaping, study findsSevere depression symptoms significantly increase vaping likelihood among Australian high school students.
How to prevent cosmetic addiction in minors: limit the use of technology and build up their self-esteemAdolescents and preteens should have limited access to social media due to its negative impact on mental health and development.
Science - not more scare-mongering - is what will keep kids from fentanyl deathsDrug overdose deaths have decreased overall, but adolescent overdose rates are climbing, necessitating effective education and prevention tactics.
Should young bariatric surgery patients use weight-loss drugs? - Harvard GazetteThe use of GLP-1 receptor agonists in adolescents warrants closer examination due to limited research and safety concerns compared to their use in adults.
Eating Disorders Are Not Just a Rich White Girl DiseaseSofia's struggle highlights the difficulties immigrant families face in accessing appropriate treatment for eating disorders due to cultural and language barriers.
Number of children being treated for severe obesity rises sharplyThere has been a tenfold surge in adolescent referrals for severe obesity since 2018.
Giving Your Young Kids Peanuts Could Cut Their Allergy RiskIntroducing peanut products early can prevent peanut allergies in adolescence.
Vaping now more common than smoking among young people and the risks go beyond lung and brain damageVaping among young people surpasses cigarette smoking, driven by curiosity, flavors, and peer connections, posing risks like brain and lung harm.
Teenage Girls Are Taking Way More Antidepressents and Boys Are Taking Way FewerTeenage girls have a higher antidepressant usage rate than boys, which declined during the pandemic.Male adolescents may have stopped seeking mental healthcare, leading to undetected and untreated depression.
What protects us from developing a mental disorder?Prevention is important for mental healthBrain care impacts mental healthAvoiding substances and maintaining good habits are crucial for mental health
More intense exercise reduces post-concussion anxiety in teensReturning to MVPA post-concussion reduces anxiety in teens.Physical activity may lead to better health outcomes after concussion.
Study Evaluates Treatment Interventions for Severe Obesity in Adolescents - News CenterAdolescents with severe obesity benefitted from meal-replacement therapy with financial incentives, resulting in greater reduction in body mass index than therapy alone.