Mental Health
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Alcohol, marijuana use declined among youth during pandemic
“Although social isolation from peers may have a negative impact on their mental health, it may just be one of the desirable outcomes of the...
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Longer circadian rhythms linked to severe depression in teens
Individual biological clocks may play a crucial role in mental health in adolescents.
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It’s hot outside – and that’s bad news for children’s health
Children are a vulnerable group because their ability to regulate temperature, known as thermoregulation, is not fully developed.
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Why do young men target schools for violent attacks? And what can we do about it?
Lack of a positive connection to school characterizes children who are violent toward schools as well as those who drop out.
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A ‘crisis’ of suicidal thoughts, attempts in transgender youth
Transgender youth were five times more likely to think about suicide and more than seven times more likely to have ever attempted suicide than...
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In utero COVID exposure tied to neurodevelopmental disorders at 1 year
“We observed neurodevelopmental diagnoses to be significantly more common among exposed offspring, particularly those exposed to third-trimester...
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Stimulants may not improve academic learning in children with ADHD
Tests showed that children learned the same amount of subject-area and vocabulary content whether they were taking extended-release...
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Asian American teens have highest rate of suicidal ideation
Prepandemic survey finds that 24% of these adolescents had thought about or planned suicide – more than Whites, Blacks, and Hispanics.
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Youth with bipolar disorder at high risk of eating disorders
The researchers recommend implementing trauma-informed care, assessing and addressing suicidality and self-injury, and prioritizing therapies that...
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Social activities may offset psychosis risk in poor communities
Study results showed neighborhood poverty was associated with reduced hippocampal volume, even after controlling for several confounders.
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Trans teens less likely to commit acts of sexual violence, says new study
Clinicians may be aware that transgender youth face stigma, discrimination, and bullying; they may not be aware that trans youth are also the...