Nearly One In Five US Teens Experienced Depression Last Year
Governments are limiting teens' social media access due to increased mental health concerns, as highlighted by Jonathan Haidt's research linking technology to depression.
Puberty blockers, hormones: What to know about gender care for minors
Medical interventions for transgender adolescents are considered lifesaving by doctors, contributing to improved well-being and mental health outcomes.
Parental Consent Rules May Hinder Teen Mental Health Treatment - News Center
Parental consent laws hinder adolescents' access to mental health treatment, impacting care engagement and support.
Attorney General James urges Congress to require social media warning labels
A coalition led by AG Letitia James urges Congress to mandate warning labels on social media to address mental health risks for adolescents.
Warning Labels on Social Media Should Be Applauded
Social media can have a devastating impact on adolescents' mental health and self-esteem, especially through bullying and public humiliation.
Common Symptoms of Iron Deficiency and Anemia Are Being Missed
Adolescents may suffer from fatigue due to low iron levels, not just late nights on social media.
Menstruation significantly increases the risk of iron deficiency in teenagers.
Nearly One In Five US Teens Experienced Depression Last Year
Governments are limiting teens' social media access due to increased mental health concerns, as highlighted by Jonathan Haidt's research linking technology to depression.
Puberty blockers, hormones: What to know about gender care for minors
Medical interventions for transgender adolescents are considered lifesaving by doctors, contributing to improved well-being and mental health outcomes.
Parental Consent Rules May Hinder Teen Mental Health Treatment - News Center
Parental consent laws hinder adolescents' access to mental health treatment, impacting care engagement and support.
Attorney General James urges Congress to require social media warning labels
A coalition led by AG Letitia James urges Congress to mandate warning labels on social media to address mental health risks for adolescents.
Warning Labels on Social Media Should Be Applauded
Social media can have a devastating impact on adolescents' mental health and self-esteem, especially through bullying and public humiliation.
Common Symptoms of Iron Deficiency and Anemia Are Being Missed
Adolescents may suffer from fatigue due to low iron levels, not just late nights on social media.
Menstruation significantly increases the risk of iron deficiency in teenagers.
Parents must confront the reality of adolescents viewing explicit content, recognizing its prevalence and potential harm.
Declining attention spans in schools
Adolescent attention spans are significantly declining, exacerbated by the covid-19 lockdown's impact on social engagement and increased reliance on short-form media.
Improving Atopic Dermatitis Treatment for Adolescents - News Center
A JAK-selective inhibitor maintains symptom improvement and quality of life in adolescents with atopic dermatitis after 76 weeks, with proven safety.
Why could a silent asthma epidemic be sweeping Africa?
Millions of adolescents in Africa may have undiagnosed asthma, leading to a silent epidemic and lack of necessary treatment.
Teen Girls' Brains Aged Rapidly During Pandemic, Study Finds
Girls' brain development accelerated due to social isolation during the COVID-19 pandemic, impacting their mental well-being more than boys.
Parents who let kids use phones in bed could be dooming their sleep health
Screen use before bed has minimal effect on adolescent sleep; using screens after getting into bed is more detrimental.
Kids want social media apps to do more to protect them from the spread of deepfake nudes
The rise of generative AI has exacerbated issues related to minors sending nude photos, normalizing harmful behaviors among children.
Teen Drug and Alcohol Use Linked to Mental Health Distress
Teenagers who use substances like cannabis, alcohol, and nicotine are more likely to have underlying psychiatric symptoms and worse symptoms.
Screening adolescents for substance use can help identify underlying mental health issues.
New Drugs Can Fix Teenage Obesity, but Young People Don't Get Them
Many pediatricians are hesitant to prescribe the weight loss drug Wegovy to children due to concerns about long-term effects.
Obesity in adolescents, especially severe obesity, can lead to serious health complications at a young age.
New Drugs Can Fix Teenage Obesity, but Young People Don't Get Them
Many pediatricians are hesitant to prescribe the weight loss drug Wegovy to children due to concerns about long-term effects.
Obesity in adolescents, especially severe obesity, can lead to serious health complications at a young age.
New Drugs Can Fix Teenage Obesity, but Young People Don't Get Them
Many pediatricians are hesitant to prescribe the weight loss drug Wegovy to children due to concerns about long-term effects.
Obesity in adolescents, especially severe obesity, can lead to serious health complications at a young age.
New Drugs Can Fix Teenage Obesity, but Young People Don't Get Them
Many pediatricians are hesitant to prescribe the weight loss drug Wegovy to children due to concerns about long-term effects.
Obesity in adolescents, especially severe obesity, can lead to serious health complications at a young age.
New Drugs Can Fix Teenage Obesity, but Young People Don't Get Them
Many pediatricians are hesitant to prescribe the weight loss drug Wegovy to children due to concerns about long-term effects.
Obesity in adolescents, especially severe obesity, can lead to serious health complications at a young age.
This Is When Your Kid's Brain Comes Online
Executive function, which includes cognitive skills such as working memory and self-control, typically matures by the age of 18 in adolescents.
The study used big data to create a large-scale chart of cognitive development in teens and found that executive function develops gradually over time, starting around eight years old.