Teens who are lonely and those who experience conflict in their home life are more likely to act aggressively toward peers or ...

Many mood and psychological disorders develop during adolescence; however, the relationship between adolescent stress-related neurogenesis and psychiatric illnesses during this period remains unclear.

How can parents distinguish between typical teenage behavior and signs of more serious mental health issues? Jessica Holzbauer, LCSW, shares her insights on recognizing normal developmental changes, ...

A cross-sectional study of pregnant adolescents found that skipping meals, screen distraction during eating, and low dairy ...

A study assessing adolescents' self-reported sleep behavior and social factors unearthed a relationship between individual popularity and their sleep patterns. Adolescent sleep behavior can be better ...

Adolescent depression is a significant mental health issue that affects a considerable number of teenagers worldwide. Despite its prevalence, depression in teens is often misunderstood or overlooked, ...

Periods of prolonged social isolation have long been associated with difficult emotions and, in some cases, with the ...

One of the most important things to remember regarding adolescent sexual behavior is that it is not inherently negative, but rather a natural reflection of adolescents' physical and social development ...

A study in China found that junior high school students who recall more maternal touch in childhood tend to manifest more prosocial behavior. Attachment to mothers might be a mediator of this ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As school districts prepare for the beginning of a new year, some are discussing when the first bell should ring. The Fayetteville-Manlius School District created a committee to ...

With teen alcohol abuse increasing across Arizona and the U.S., Artemis Adolescent Healing Center reinforces access to ...