Cyberbullying may fuel teen mental health problems through loneliness, study finds
Teenagers who are subjected to online bullying are at greater risk of later emotional and behavioral difficulties, research suggests.
Aug 23, 2026
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Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms: News and Research on Harassment, Non-Sexual
MeSH tree: F01.145.813.213
Could violence prevention programs decrease tobacco use among teens? Yes, research suggests
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.
Jun 1, 2026
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Study finds screen time among children and adolescents has increased over 3 decades—especially after COVID-19
The first systematic review to track long-term trends across pre- and post-pandemic periods finds a dramatic rise in screen use among children and adolescents. Screen time among children and adolescents has increased significantly ...
Mar 30, 2026
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School holidays no longer provide mental health protection for Victorian adolescents
New research has found that school holidays, which previously provided a protective buffer against suicidal and self-harm behaviors in adolescents, no longer have this effect in the post-pandemic era. Using data from the ...
Feb 9, 2026
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Neighborhood violence linked to higher substance use among one in four US teens
One in four U.S. adolescents is exposed to violence in their neighborhood, and those teens are more than twice as likely to use cigarettes, alcohol, or drugs to cope, according to a new study from the University of Texas ...
Jan 31, 2026
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Pediatrician explains why bullying hurts all children and what parents can do about it
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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Focusing on struggling students best for improving school safety, parents say
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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Social media connected to cyberbullying, but not how we thought
Adolescents who are most active on social media are also more often victims of cyberbullying. But the reality is not as simple as that.
Nov 18, 2025
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Family and peer conflicts predict teenage mental health issues, study finds
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 ...
Many autistic students are denied a full education—here's what we need for inclusive schools
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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