Teenagers who took longer to fall asleep before the COVID-19 pandemic could be more likely to report higher levels of pandemic-related worry now, a study from USC Australia’s Thompson Institute...

The authors of new research say supporting children and young people’s mental health is as important as supporting their academic progress, and that particular attention should be paid to the fact...

Half of all young people treated for severe obesity have neuropsychiatric problems, according to a new study by researchers from Lund University and Gothenburg, Sweden, among others. Two thirds of the...

Teens who are unhappy with their physical appearance are at significantly heightened risk of depression by the time they reach early adulthood, reveals the first UK study of its kind, published online...

FRIDAY, Nov. 13, 2020 — Electronic cigarette use is associated with increased odds of cigarette smoking among adolescents with no previous smoking intention, according to a study published online...

A team effort! When it comes to raising their little ones, many Teen Mom stars have chosen to put their kids first by coparenting with their exes. Working together after a split isn’t always easy —...

A study of teenage girls’ selfie-taking behaviors found that taking and sharing selfies on social media is not linked to poor body image or appearance concerns. However, when adolescent girls spend...