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2 weeks ago

Cannabis Use Increases Depressive and Suicidal Thinking

Cannabis use is linked to increased suicidal thinking, not fully explained by depression.

fromNatural Health News

3 weeks ago

Study: Kids exposed to FOREVER CHEMICALS while in the womb have elevated blood pressure as teens

Higher maternal PFAS levels correlate with elevated blood pressure in adolescents, indicating long-term cardiovascular risks.

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Mental health

TikTok and Self-Diagnosis

Women in technology

Digital Misogyny

fromChalkbeat

School refusal: Living with it was excruciating

Emotional distress and anxiety significantly contribute to school refusal, especially among adolescents, worsened post-COVID.

How to Get Teens Off Screens

Excessive social media use is linked to adverse mental health effects in teens.

Many parents view social media as detrimental to teenagers' mental health.

Interacting with animals and outdoor activities can alleviate teen stress and anxiety.

fromNature

Audio long read: Do smartphones and social media really harm teens' mental health?

Increasing adolescent mental illness rates have sparked disagreement on the role of smartphones and social media.

Mental health

TikTok and Self-Diagnosis

Women in technology

Digital Misogyny

fromChalkbeat

School refusal: Living with it was excruciating

Emotional distress and anxiety significantly contribute to school refusal, especially among adolescents, worsened post-COVID.

How to Get Teens Off Screens

Excessive social media use is linked to adverse mental health effects in teens.

Many parents view social media as detrimental to teenagers' mental health.

Interacting with animals and outdoor activities can alleviate teen stress and anxiety.

fromNature

Audio long read: Do smartphones and social media really harm teens' mental health?

Increasing adolescent mental illness rates have sparked disagreement on the role of smartphones and social media.

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She Says Social-Media Algorithms Led to Her Eating Disorder. Now She's Suing TikTok and Instagram

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fromKqed

Is Social Media Making Children More Depressed? UCSF Research Suggests a Link | KQED

Increased social media usage among adolescents correlates with higher depressive symptoms, highlighting potential mental health risks.

fromPubMed Central (PMC)

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The Use of Social Media in Children and Adolescents: Scoping Review on the Potential Risks

fromtime.com

Social media marketing

She Says Social-Media Algorithms Led to Her Eating Disorder. Now She's Suing TikTok and Instagram

Social media marketing

fromKqed

Is Social Media Making Children More Depressed? UCSF Research Suggests a Link | KQED

Increased social media usage among adolescents correlates with higher depressive symptoms, highlighting potential mental health risks.

Social media marketing

fromPubMed Central (PMC)

The Use of Social Media in Children and Adolescents: Scoping Review on the Potential Risks

Social media use among children escalated during the pandemic, leading to both communication benefits and significant health risks.

Improving Body Image in Adolescents With an Eating Disorder

Improving body image through a functionality-focused exercise can benefit adolescent girls with eating disorders.

Helping Teens Actively Take Charge of Eating Disorders

Eating disorders in adolescents can lead to serious health issues, but early treatment significantly enhances recovery chances.

Wellness

Improving Body Image in Adolescents With an Eating Disorder

Improving body image through a functionality-focused exercise can benefit adolescent girls with eating disorders.

Helping Teens Actively Take Charge of Eating Disorders

Eating disorders in adolescents can lead to serious health issues, but early treatment significantly enhances recovery chances.

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Doctors Concerned By Massive Uptick In Teens Taking Ozempic

Increasing prescriptions of Ozempic for teens raise concerns among doctors regarding potential long-term health effects and the need for integrated lifestyle changes.

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fromIndependent

Gabriel Byrne on Adolesence and how drama can help teens express their feelings: 'It opens up ideas in your head and that transforms you'

Drama has the power to transform lives, especially for today's struggling adolescents.

Social Anxiety in the Digital Age: What Parents Should Know

Social anxiety in teens, often misidentified as shyness or perfectionism, can seriously impact their development and well-being.

Digital pressures magnify social fears, making anxiety more common and harder to detect among adolescents.

Effective treatments like CBT and gradual exposure can prevent long-term challenges if social anxiety is addressed early.

Teen-Parent Clashes: What Your Teen May Not Understand

Improved family communication can enhance teenagers' cooperation, as preteens often misinterpret boundaries as arguments.

fromSlate Magazine

My Teen Just Blew Up at Me Over His "Right to Privacy." Excuse Me?

It's essential to find the right therapist for adolescents, and addressing underlying issues early can prevent further behavioral problems.

Teen-Parent Clashes: What Your Teen May Not Understand

Improved family communication can enhance teenagers' cooperation, as preteens often misinterpret boundaries as arguments.

fromSlate Magazine

My Teen Just Blew Up at Me Over His "Right to Privacy." Excuse Me?

It's essential to find the right therapist for adolescents, and addressing underlying issues early can prevent further behavioral problems.

more#parenting

fromKqed

Kids Are Talking to AI Companion Chatbots. Stanford Researchers Say That's a Bad Idea | KQED

Researchers warn that companion chatbots, designed to engage and appease, may lead minors into harmful behavior, compromising their mental health during critical developmental years.

Artificial intelligence

5 Powerful Ways to Boost Teen Mental Health

Teens' mental health significantly benefits from strong connections with caregivers and peers.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Teenagers who go to bed early and sleep longer have sharper brains, study finds

Researchers found that teenagers who sleep longer and go to bed earlier show sharper cognitive skills, outperforming peers in cognitive tests based on a study of over 3,000 adolescents.

Mental health

fromwww.scientificamerican.com

Poverty and Mental Health

Food insecurity significantly affects the physical and mental health of adolescents in families, as evident in Lily's case.

Science