Health Occupations: News and Research on Pediatrics

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Teens use cellphones for an hour a day at school, study finds

U.S. adolescents spend more than one hour per day on smartphones during school hours, with social media accounting for the largest share of use, according to research published in JAMA. The findings have relevance for educators, ...

How marijuana policy design could better protect teens

As more states legalize recreational marijuana, a new paper from Tonya Dodge, associate professor of psychology at George Washington University, warns that current marijuana regulations may leave adolescents vulnerable.

Tips for supporting your child's mental health

All children experience a range of feelings that can sometimes change quickly. It can be easy for adults to dismiss a child's feelings as an overreaction or "not a big deal," but adults have the opportunity to support children ...

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