News tagged with adolescent depression


Father absence in early childhood linked to depression in adolescent girls

(Medical Xpress)—New research from the Children of the 90s study at the University of Bristol shows that girls whose fathers were absent during the first five years of life were more likely to develop depressive ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 15, 2013 | popularity 2 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Teens experience both sides of dating violence

Teens in a relationship that involves dating violence are likely to be both a victim and perpetrator, as opposed to being just one or the other, finds a recent study in the Journal of Adolescent Health. In som ...

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 15, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

When teen dating turns abusive and violent

(HealthDay)—When teens start dating, parents' worries grow—and experts say that dating violence should be on their list of concerns.

Pediatrics created May 10, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Many US teens struggle with extreme fatigue, survey shows

(HealthDay)—Extreme fatigue is common in U.S. teens and often goes untreated, a new study finds.

Psychology & Psychiatry created May 02, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Intervention can prevent PPD in adolescents

By targeting the factors that may play a significant role in the development of postpartum depression (PPD) in adolescent mothers, researchers at Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode Island believe they have found a way to prevent ...

Obstetrics & gynaecology created Apr 30, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Parent and teacher support protects teens from sleep problems and depression

A new study suggests that disturbed sleep in adolescents is associated with more symptoms of depression and greater uncertainly about future success. However, perceived support and acceptance from parents and teachers appears ...

Health created May 22, 2013 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0