Peer pressure, amusement and the desire for attention help explain why young people participate in risky social media challenges.
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Teenagers are experiencing intimate partner violence and abuse that is putting their lives in danger. And they want help from others to spot the early warning signs.
Millions of young people in the US are suffering, whether from abuse at home, pressure from social media or exposure to violence. But navigating the mental health care system can be disheartening.
Social media has become a mainstay in everyday life, particularly among younger generations. And some are even willing to make trade-offs to stay online.
Teen drinking has not declined in the years since China banned underage drinking. Better enforcement and changes in attitudes to alcohol are needed.
Lots of young teens and first-time tampon users are intimidated by tampons. But they’re easy once you get the hang of it.
Some of the biggest changes to child labor laws are in Iowa and Arkansas.
With child and adolescent mental health problems on the rise, here is a step-by-step guide for caregivers for recognizing signs of mental distress and responding with support and resources.
In Canada, over 50 per cent of female students in Ontario have reported moderate to severe psychological distress. One in four girls has been sexually abused by the time they turn 18.
Adolescent brains are especially vulnerable to risk-taking and social pressure. But there are steps parents can take to steer their teen away from dangerous social media stunts.
Despite the association of ‘Luddite’ with a naïve rejection of technology, the term and its origins are far richer and more complex than you might think.
For some teens on social media, TikTok and Twitter aren’t all about selfies or the latest craze in online “challenges.” Some teens are using social media to advocate for social justice.
Criticism and lecturing won’t help. This will.
Some psychologists suggest a cultural emphasis on safety is contributing to rising anxiety and depression among teens.
With most social media users logging in at least once a day, and one-third of teens using these apps almost constantly, it raises the issue of whether social media is hurting our attention abilities.
Friendships are important, but are they always healthy? New research finds that teens who feel dominated by their friends experience lower self-esteem and more symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Many children and adolescents fall victim to online exploitation, but there are some steps parents can take to protect their children online.
The rate of suicide attempts in children and adolescents increased by 22 per cent during the pandemic compared to before the pandemic.
The mental health of teenagers has grown far worse over the last decade. But a new report shows that, compared with boys, teen girls are disproportionately experiencing sadness and hopelessness.
Black, Latino, Asian and Indigenous teens have different online experiences – both positive and negative – than their white peers. These differences are overlooked when research focuses on white kids.
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
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Professor, Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development, Owerko Centre at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, University of Calgary
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Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in School-Based Mental Health and Violence Prevention, L’Université d’Ottawa/University of Ottawa
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Professor of Psychology, University of Kentucky
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Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University of Tasmania
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Researcher: Digital Literacy and Digital Wellbeing, Western Sydney University
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Assistant Professor of Psychology, Wayne State University
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Chief Program Officer, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Professor of Psychiatry & Psychology, University of California, Los Angeles
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Fulbright Scholar and Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Monash University
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Senior Research Fellow in Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development, University of Minnesota
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Adjunct Professor, Simon Fraser University
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Dean and Walter H. Annenberg Chair in Communication, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
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Education & Communications Coordinator, Bixby Center for Global Reproductive Health, University of California, San Francisco
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Director & Professor, School of Nursing & Executive Director, Stigma and Resilience Among Vulnerable Youth Centre, University of British Columbia
