One way to lower smoking rates among teens may be to address their exposure to violence, as an analysis by public health researchers at Brown University shows that the two are strongly linked.
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Every day, thousands of kids suffer the fear, shame and frustration of being bullied. More than 19% of children aged 12 to 18 say they have been targeted by peers, with a frightening number of cases happening online. A pediatrician ...
Dec 29, 2025
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Metal detectors and active shooter drills have become hallmarks of school safety, but many parents think educators should focus on children's mental health, a new poll reports.
Nov 19, 2025
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Identifying the factors that contribute to psychopathology and increase the risk of experiencing specific mental health conditions is a long-standing goal for many psychology researchers. While past studies have highlighted ...
As students settle into the school year, the reality is that many will not experience full inclusion in the classroom.
Oct 6, 2025
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In a collaboration at the University of Turku, researchers led by Birgitta Paranko and Lauri Nummenmaa have explored the immediate effects of bullying on the brain.
Sep 22, 2025
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Adolescents who lose teeth due to decay or trauma are 42% more likely to be bullied, according to new collaborative research from the University of Sydney and the University of Melbourne.
Sep 2, 2025
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A new systematic review of 172 studies including data from over 12 million adolescents across 166 countries reveals that while cross-national adolescent mental health research including low- and middle-income countries has ...
Aug 12, 2025
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Nearly 1 in 5 adolescents has engaged in non-suicidal self-injury, and those adolescents with friends who engage in self-harm are at higher risk for the behavior.
May 7, 2025
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Japan saw a record number of suicides among school pupils in 2024, health ministry data showed Wednesday.
Jan 29, 2025
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