Pediatrics
Adolescent angst gains attention with focus on school stress
While teen years are never easy, research is examining whether they are harder than ever for the current generation of teenagers.
Mar 1, 2023
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News tagged with teen years
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Fertility measures presented for 15- to 49-year-olds in the US
Women aged 15 to 49 years have 1.3 biological children and men aged 15 to 49 years have fathered 0.9 children on average, according to a study published online Jan. 10 in the National Health Statistics Reports, a publication ...
Jan 11, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How parents can play a key role in the prevention and treatment of teen mental health problems
More than 44% of teens reported persistent feelings of sadness and hopelessness in the first half of 2021, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The early 2022 report, which was based ...
Dec 2, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How mass shooters pervert a universal desire to make a difference in the world
Agonizing questions are being raised by the recent tragic shooting incident in Buffalo, New York, where 18-year-old Payton S. Gendron is alleged to have shot 10 people dead and wounded three. As in the recent years' similar ...
May 19, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teens who struggle in relationships suffer premature aging in adulthood
A new study from the lab of an adolescent psychologist at the University of Virginia has found more evidence that teens who are not adept at managing relationships will show physical signs of premature aging as adults.
Apr 7, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
High school football won't raise lifetime risk for suicide: Study
(HealthDay)—Some parents may worry about whether playing high school football might put their kids at risk for depression and suicidal thoughts in adulthood, but new research suggests they can relax.
Oct 29, 2021
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Vaccination
Moderna COVID vaccine safe, effective in teens: Study
(HealthDay)—With COVID case counts surging as the school year begins, new research showing that the Moderna vaccine is safe and effective for teens should reassure parents who are on the fence about the shots.
Aug 12, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows racial disparities in elementary school disciplinary actions
Even after accounting for differences in income, education, caregiver support, special education services and parental reports of misbehavior and family conflict, elementary school-age Black children are 3.5 times more likely ...
Jan 27, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teen social networks linked to adult depression
Teens who have a larger number of friends may be less likely to suffer from depression later in life, especially women, a new MSU research study has found.
Sep 30, 2020
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Autism spectrum disorders
Adolescence can help unlock autism diagnosis in girls
Adolescence is a challenging time for every child, as they experience important developmental milestones and navigate an increasingly complex world. For girls with autism spectrum disorder, adolescence can create a window ...
Sep 1, 2020
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