Evidence for link between digital technology use and teenage mental health problems is weak, study suggests
For years, the narrative surrounding teenagers' use of digital technology has been one of alarm.
Jan 14, 2026
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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Depression
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Toddlers in England spending two hours on screens a day, doubling recommended screen time
Two-year-olds in England watch television, videos or other digital content for an average of two hours each day, double the daily recommended screen time, new UCL-led research finds.
Jan 12, 2026
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Exercise to treat depression may yield similar results to therapy
Exercise may reduce symptoms of depression to a similar extent as psychological therapy, according to an updated Cochrane review that appears in the Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. When compared with antidepressant ...
Jan 7, 2026
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Sleeping in on weekends may help boost teens' mental health
Sleeping in on the weekend to catch up on sleep lost during the week may be good for adolescents' mental health, according to new research by the University of Oregon and the State University of New York Upstate Medical University.
Jan 7, 2026
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For teens, any cannabis use may have impact on emotional health and academic performance
Using marijuana just once or twice a month was associated with worse school performance and emotional distress for teens, according to a large national study of adolescents led by Ryan Sultán, an assistant professor of clinical ...
Dec 23, 2025
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Confused by the doctor's questionnaire? Study suggests it's common
Imagine sitting down for an appointment with a therapist—or any care provider. Perhaps it's the first time you've seen this provider, or the first time in a while. You'll likely need to fill out a form with a set of questions ...
Dec 17, 2025
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Lowest suicide rate is in December, but some in media still promote holiday-suicide myth
During the year-end holiday season, the suicide rate declines, U.S. health statistics show. The month of December typically has the year's lowest average daily suicide rate. Yet each year at this time, some news publications ...
Dec 8, 2025
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Parenting stress, rather than parental gender identity, predicts child outcomes
Children of transgender and nonbinary parents demonstrate typical behavioral and emotional development, while their parents use effective parenting techniques comparable to those of cisgender parents, according to a new study ...
Nov 12, 2025
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Meta-analysis evaluates effectiveness of various psychological therapies for perinatal depression
A systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of psychological therapies for perinatal depression, the most prevalent maternal mental health disorder. The review, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, ...
Nov 4, 2025
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Texts may be as effective as live video for depression therapy
Text-based psychotherapy can be as effective as live video sessions for patients being treated for depression, new research suggests.
Oct 30, 2025
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