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Teen depression is on the rise but effective help is available. We look at what parents can do to support their teen.
Expanding SNAP helped shield low-income children from some of the harm caused by economic upheaval when the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Most teens got their vape from their friends. But of those who bought their own, one-third bought it at the servo, tobacconist or convenience store.
Adolescent biology, early morning classes and too much evening screen time are a few of the key drivers behind teen sleep deprivation.
Parents who spy on their children’s online activity run the risk of doing more harm than good, an expert says.
Could we capitalize on disruption schedules during the pandemic to make evidence-based changes in school start times to improve teens’ sleep?
Living near green spaces, or growing up in a deprived neighbourhood, were both linked to higher fitness levels among teens.
Since caffeine is in so many different foods and drinks, it’s easy for kids – or grownups – to get more than they should without realizing it.
New research finds that the different ways boys and girls use digital technology might explain the discrepancy.
Resilience is the ability to bounce back from stressful life events. Teenagers with at least one close friend and strong family relationships are more resilient than teens without such relationships.
We found that 13- and 14-year-old teens from deprived areas already showed signs of developing heart disease – but also made some surprising discoveries about what factors can lead to a healthy heart.
Sex isn’t always straightforward – especially not when you first start ‘doing it’. If you experience pain ‘down there’ after sex, you may need to have a medical checkup.
Teens who have high hopes for the future were less likely to threaten or injure someone with a weapon, a recent study reports. Could helping youth build dreams for the future also curb violence?
How you use social media can provide warning signs of depression or anxiety.
New research shows that depression doesn’t spread between teenagers but having mentally healthy friends can protect you.
Young men are being forgotten when it comes to teenage pregnancy but helping them share responsibility could have a big impact.
There is lot on the minds of teens other than school, grades and friends. Research shows being asked “prying” questions could make a real difference to their mental health.
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Research Officer at Medical School, Swansea University
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Professor in Public Health Data Science, Swansea University
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Clinical Assistant Professor College of Nursing and Health Innovation, University of Texas at Arlington
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Associate Professor, Centre for Positive Psychology, The University of Melbourne
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UPMC Children's Hospital; Assistant professor of pediatrics, University of Pittsburgh
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Lecturer, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Queen's University Belfast
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Research Fellow, The Daffodil Centre, University of Sydney
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Professor of Allied Health, University of Sydney
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Professor of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University
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Researcher at The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use, University of Sydney
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Assistant professor of Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University
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Associate Professor, School of Public Health, University of Sydney
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Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
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Associate Professor in the Specialty of General Practice, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor of Film and Media Studies, Arizona State University
