It is 2 a.m. and the bedroom down the hall is empty again. The school called yesterday about unexcused absences. Cash is ...

Why are adolescents so sensitive to their peers' behavior? And is this sensitivity necessarily negative, as the term peer ...

Teens who frequently lash out at others may face lasting physical health consequences later in life, according to research published in the journal Health Psychology. The study found that aggressive ...

How can parents distinguish between typical teenage behavior and signs of more serious mental health issues? Jessica Holzbauer, LCSW, shares her insights on recognizing normal developmental changes, ...

Many mood and psychological disorders develop during adolescence; however, the relationship between adolescent stress-related neurogenesis and psychiatric illnesses during this period remains unclear.

To understand some of the difficulties inherent in promoting safer sexual practices (or even abstinence) among adolescents, it is helpful to become familiar with cognitive and interpersonal factors ...

As children enter adolescence, peers become a dominant force in their lives. With adult supervision waning, teens look to agemates for guidance on how to act, think and fit in. But who matters most ...

Adolescent depression is a significant mental health issue that affects a considerable number of teenagers worldwide. Despite its prevalence, depression in teens is often misunderstood or overlooked, ...

A study assessing adolescents' self-reported sleep behavior and social factors unearthed a relationship between individual popularity and their sleep patterns. Adolescent sleep behavior can be better ...

Virtual therapy practice highlights support for teens and families on World Teen Mental Wellness Day. When therapy is ...

Hidden Creek Wellness Retreat supports adolescents struggling with substance use through therapy, recovery programs, ...

The Mercy Health Foundation is raising funds to bring an adolescent and behavioral health clinic to Lima, so youth can access ...