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Researchers warn of negative effects of teen fatherhood
Popular television programs and media coverage have shed light on the hardships of teen pregnancy. more...
Teens are using drugs to cope with stress, experts say
Healthcare professionals who attended a recent conference held at Arizona State University addressed the prevalence of teen substance abuse and discussed methods to combat the trend. more...
Badly behaved students may experience discrimination in school
Kids who misbehave at school may be considered less academically successful than well-mannered children even if they have better grades, according to a new study published in the Journal of Positive Behavior Interventions. more...
Early psychological issues may impact future earnings, relationships
Compared to mentally healthy youth, children who develop psychological disorders early in life may earn less money and struggle to sustain stable relationships over their lifetimes, according to a new study. more...
Researchers call for monitoring of "Facebook depression"
As the use of social media technology becomes more prevalent, the number of teens who experience ill effects that are brought on by these tools may increase, according to a recent report published in the journal Pediatrics. more...
Sleep-deprived kids are more likely to act recklessly
Individuals who do not get enough sleep may experience temporary feelings of heightened pleasure and euphoria, which can lead them to take risks that they normally would not, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Neuroscience. more...
Epileptic kids are disproportionately affected by psychiatric symptoms
Although the types of disorders vary between boys and girls, a new study published in the journal Epilepsia shows that in general, children who suffer from epilepsy are more likely to experience psychiatric symptoms than their healthy peers. more...
People with tourettes may have superior cognitive control
New findings published in the journal Current Biology indicate that children who suffer from Tourettes syndrome often score higher on cognitive motor control tests due to their learned behavior of suppressing tics. more...
Some teens get alcohol from their parents
In an attempt to curb the appeal of alcohol for their children, some parents may supply their teens with moderate amounts. more...
Withholding emotions may cause aggressive behavior in kids
Teenagers are notorious for brushing off their parents' attempts at conversation and preferring to spend their free time alone, if not with their friends. more...
Intercourse may affect body perception
Young girls may experience declines in satisfaction with their bodies after they have sex for the first time, although intercourse provides a body-perception boost for boys, according to a recent study published in the journal Adolescence. more...
Alcohol use during pregnancy may contribute to child's behavioral issues
Teens who were born to mothers who drank alcohol while they were pregnant may be more likely to misbehave or experience problems with aggression, according to a recent article published by Top News. more...
Teen suicides spike at Montana Indian reservation
A recent article published by Fox News highlighted the high rates of suicide among Indian youth. more...
More California teens are using prescription drugs to get high
The 2010 California Healthy Kids Survey found that more high school students are abusing prescription drugs than ever before, according to a recent article published in The Fresno Bee. more...
Technology may improve autistic individuals' social skills
Scientists have found that autistic individuals respond well to new technology that virtually simulates conversations with users, according to a recent study published in the journal Cyberpsychology, Behavior, and Social Networking. more...
Researchers propose a new strategy for treating juvenile delinquents
Researchers from the University of Missouri said they believe that the current treatment methods that are used for juvenile offenders are costly to taxpayers and ineffective for preventing future crime. more...
Young people with ADHD have different thinking processes, higher creativity
While many children with ADHD struggle to pay attention and control their impulses during school time, they may score higher on creativity tests than other students and process information in a different manner, according to a recent study. more...
Depression care via online messaging may benefit teens
Medical professionals are taking advantage of technology to provide depression patients with convenient care, and a new study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine shows that these treatment methods are effective. more...
Emergency personnel raise awareness of new drug
A recent article published in the Journal of Emergency Medicine describes the symptoms that have been associated with the use of ivory wave, a currently legal drug with increasing popularity. more...
Alcohol intoxication in early years may predict future substance use
The age at which a person first uses alcohol to become intoxicated may increase their risk of future stress-related substance abuse, according to a recent study published in the journal Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research. more...
Parental supervision may lower a child's risk of alcoholism
Children whose behaviors are monitored by their parents, especially those of the opposite gender, are less likely to act impulsively when it comes to alcohol use and risky behavior. more...
Brain chemical could affect social behavior, depression
Low levels of the brain chemical serotonin may affect an individual's social behavior and perception of personal relationships, according to a new study published in the journal Biological Psychiatry. more...
Muslim teens show greater incidence of eating disorders
The rates of eating disorders and reports of body dissatisfaction among Muslim adolescents are nearly double those of their Christian peers, according to a new study that was conducted by researchers at the University of Granada. more...
Teen girls with mixed-gender friendships may be prone to substance abuse
Adolescent females mature faster than their male peers and typically initiate mixed-gender friendships, making them more susceptible to drug and alcohol abuse, according to a study that was published in the Journal of Research on Adolescence. more...
Parenting techniques may determine how kids deal with emotions
The way in which parents react to their child's misbehavior or negative emotions may impact whether or not they experience behavioral disorders as they age, according to a new study that was conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois. more...
Adolescents with eating disorders commonly suffer from social impairment
Eating disorders are especially prevalent among teens. A recent study published in the journal Archives of General Psychiatry examined the pervasiveness and implications of several food-related conditions, including anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating. more...
Treatment needs of bipolar individuals are often unfulfilled
Many people worldwide who suffer from bipolar disorder do not receive proper treatment for their conditions and often experience other mood or behavioral syndromes, according to a report published in the Archives of General Psychiatry. more...
Mood disorders cause variations in reports of symptoms
When doctors attempt to diagnose illnesses, they typically ask their patients when their symptoms began and how they have progressed. more...
Sleep loss can heighten symptoms in children with ADHD
Students with ADHD can struggle with their schoolwork, especially those who do not receive a proper diagnosis or medical help. more...
YouTube videos of self-harming teens receive millions of views
Between 14 and 24 percent of young adults induce self-harm, such as cutting and burning, and some of these individuals are using social media websites to broadcast these acts, according to a recent study published in the journal Pediatrics. more...

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