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The mysterious reason why women get hotter from age 18 to 42
Women experience a steady rise in body temperature from their teens to midlife, which may be useful for monitoring ageing and overall health
$20 walk-in sports physicals available at two Springfield clinics
Families can get required sports physicals for children and teens at two Springfield clinics for a flat $20 fee.
Promoting engagement and privacy in teen healthcare
2 in 3 parents agree it’s important for providers to talk privately with teens during healthcare visits. Only 1 in 3 parents say their teen had private time with the provider at their last check-up. Only 1 in 5 parents recall healthcare providers talking with them about confidential services for teens. 9 in 10 parents think they should see all of their teen’s medical records up to age 18.
New Orleans novelist draws on his experience in group homes for new novel
Joe Bond’s debut novel draws on his youth around group homes in Kentucky, portraying troubled teens’ lives in care during the 1980s.
Intercept Health Treatment Foster Care hold event to bring awareness to foster care in Roanoke
On Saturday, Intercept Health’s Treatment Foster Care Team came together in Roanoke to raise awareness of the need for more foster parents in the commonwealth - especially for teens.
Fear of God Essentials hoodies are status symbols for tweens and teens
Fear of God Essentials hoodies might be expensive, but parents are still buying them for teens and tweens. Now, they're status symbols at school.
Confusing THC Vape laws don’t change the health risks for teens, experts warn
THC vape pens are becoming harder for parents and teachers to recognize. Some devices are designed to look like USB drives, highlighters, or other everyday electronics — making them easy for teens to hide. Now, with changing policies surrounding THC products in Texas, experts worry some teenagers may wrongly assume vaping THC is harmless.
OPINION: Against all odds, a small school in a big city is changing lives by focusing on emotions
Emotional health intake forms help assess what is going on inside the heart of troubled teens even before they enter the classroom
After-School Sports An Overall Boon To Children And Teens, Study Shows
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTUESDAY, May 12, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Children benefit in both body and mind when they participate in after-school sports, a new study says. Kids in after-school sports show measurable advantages in brainpower, mental health and physical fitness, researchers ...
They sent their teens away for treatment. Then, everything unraveled.
After two suicides led to the sudden closure of Asheville Academy, families who had spent thousands were left scrambling to help their kids in crisis.
How to get your teens more engaged with politics
A new poll suggests that many teenagers are anxious about their futures and are unsure about whether to vote in the next general election or not.The
Gen Z teens are suddenly obsessed with hacky sacks
A Gen X college staple is the hottest trend sweeping high schools. It's the hacky sack. They're sold out all over.
Long Island student takes top spot at state science fair
11 local teens have advanced from the state level to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair in Phoenix on May 9-15.
Bullying and Politics Fuel Suicide Risk for LGBTQ+ Teens and Young Adults, Survey Finds
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterTHURSDAY, May 7, 2026 (HealthDay News) — More than a third of LGBTQ+ young people have seriously considered suicide in the past year, driven by bullying from both peers and politicians, a new survey has found. About 36% of LGBTQ+ teens and young adults seriously ...
Should schools limit kids’ screen time? The science is murky
Los Angeles public schools are limiting computer use in classrooms over health concerns. But experts say that approach is missing the problem
How a 2019 media blitz 'dramatically' shaped teen vaping habits
If it seems like fewer teens are vaping, new data backs that up and researchers say 2019 marked a turning point.
Highlands students selected to script animated film for mental health awareness
Highlands students were among a limited number of teens selected to help script and score an upcoming animated film that focuses on mental health issues and delivers a message of inclusion and resilience. “Finding Alice in Wonderland” is produced by educational animation company Wonder Media and supported by The Grable
Meet a Berks woman helping teens understand business
Christine Kreisher directs Emerging Entrepreneurs Leadership Academy, a summer program for high school students aspiring to start their own business.
988 hotline linked to thousands of fewer youth suicide deaths since launch, study finds
Nearly 4,400 fewer U.S. teens and young adults died by suicide than projected in the first two-and-a-half years of the 988 mental health crisis hotline, a sign the program is working even as it faces long-term funding challenges.
When Summer Screen Time Poses a Mental Health Risk for Teens
Beyond headlines and courtrooms, many families are seeking an answer to a more immediate question: How do we know when social media use is affecting a teenager’s mental health?
Bullying, Politics Harm Mental Health Of Gender-Diverse Teens
By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterWEDNESDAY, April 22, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Gender-diverse teenagers who are bullied are more likely to suffer escalating psychological distress than other teens, particularly if they live in a state with repressive gender identity laws, a new study says. These ...
Cannabis linked to slower cognitive development in teens
Therapist unpacks social media’s impact on teen mental health, friendships
Child and adolescent family therapist Darby Fox discusses new research on how teens perceive social media. Many credit Snapchat with helping friendships, but most report online harassment and bullying.
Preventing overuse sports injuries in children and teens
This week Bobbi Conner talks with MUSC's Dr. Shelli Ciandella about preventing overuse sports injuries in children and teens.
Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds holds 3rd annual Youth Mental Health Fair
Teens were invited to the 3rd annual Keweenaw Support 4 Healthy Minds mental health fair Saturday afternoon to learn how to cope with stress.
Protecting kids from deceptive and unsubstantiated health claims: the FTC’s case against TruHeight
Parents and kids (like all consumers) need clear, truthful information to make informed decisions — especially when those decisions affect their children’s health and physical safety. With that in mind, the FTC is working to protect kids and teens from deceptive health claims. Take the Agency’s recent case: the FTC charged Vanilla Chip LLC, which does business as TruHeight, with using unsubstantiated health claims and fake or incentivized reviews to market its supplements to kids, teenagers, and caregivers.
La. Senate panel OKs bill to indoctrinate teens in conservative 'success' ideology
Two Black Democrats on the committee, Katrina Jackson-Andrews and Sidney Barthelemy II, objected to naming the bill after far-right activist Charlie Kirk, who had a history of publicly making racist and other derogatory comments.
‘Indiana Jones Of Paleontology’ To Open Science Center For Teens In Washington Park
University of Chicago professor Paul Sereno hopes his space, Scitopia Chicago, inspires the next generation of scientists.
Teens’ Experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat
About this research This study is Pew Research Center’s latest effort to explore the landscape of teens and technology today. It focuses on social media and how the views and…
UChicago paleontologist announces plans for Washington Park science center focused on teen education
The more than 45,000-square-foot center planned for the Washington Park neighborhood will be free for teens across the state to visit.
Health expert explains preparing teens with autism for adulthood amid limited adult services
April is Autism Awareness Month, and on Tuesday, we focused on what comes next as your child grows into adulthood.
From You, Me & Tuscany to Euphoria: your complete entertainment guide to the week ahead
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page star in a slinky new romcom, while the dissolute teens of the US drama are back in their 20s
Anderson Twp. business is warning others after teens’ coordinated theft
Security cameras inside Anderson Grab and Go captured video of several teens distracting a store clerk last Friday.
Consider Kids’ Sports Gear as a Source of Contact Dermatitis
Modifications and alternative products can help manage sports-related allergens in children with allergic contact dermatitis.
Hulu's 'Handmaid's Tale' spinoff 'The Testaments' is about girlhood in Gilead
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Hulu's 'Handmaid's Tale' spinoff 'The Testaments' is about girlhood in Gilead
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UAMS Working with Schools in Carroll, Madison Counties to Develop Behavioral Health Outreach Programs
FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will work with schools in Carroll and Madison counties to establish programs aimed at reducing behavioral risk factors for youth, while preparing students for career opportunities in community health. Through a $1.2 million Rural Communities…
Sleep quality, duration and regularity impact teens’ diet and heart health
A new study on teenagers found that the times they go to sleep and wake up could play a significant role in what they eat and how they move throughout the day. The findings suggest quality sleep could ultimately be an important lever for protecting heart health, beyond just diet and exercise.
Detroit businesses speak out after "takeover" by teens downtown
How The PENN Entertainment (PENN) Turnaround Story Is Shifting With New Targets And ESPN Progress
PENN Entertainment's fair value estimate has shifted from US$18.44 to US$19.11 per share, putting it closer to a cluster of recent Street targets in the mid to high teens and low US$20s. This revision aligns with analyst commentary that combines optimism around the interactive segment and free cash flow with lingering doubts about management credibility and the turnaround story. Read on to see how to track these changing targets and keep up with the evolving narrative around PENN. Analyst...
THC vapes used by teens impacting their health, doctors say
A small device, illegal to use in New York until age 21, is having ripple effects on schools.
Max Thieriot is on fire. Meet the man behind TV hits 'Fire Country' and 'Sheriff Country'
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Max Thieriot is on fire. Meet the man behind TV hits 'Fire Country' and 'Sheriff Country'
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Mental health education for coaches can help young athletes on and off the field
By Erin Harrop Youth athletics have become significantly more intense and competitive. The physical effects of training or injury can be grueling — but so are the mental health effects, particularly as performance pressure increases. As leaders and mentors, coaches play a vital role in building kids’ and teens’ confidence and shaping how athletes value […]
Is your citrus tree still alive — or just the rootstock? Now's the time to take a close look.
All it takes is a night or two of temperatures in the teens to wipe out an unprotected citrus crop.
20 teens arrested after 'TikTok takeovers' at Brandon businesses: 'They come to fight'
Twenty teens have been arrested following three separate "TikTok takeover" incidents in Brandon, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
What teens eat could be affecting their mental health more than we thought
What teens eat might matter more for their mental health than previously thought. A sweeping review of nearly 20 studies found that healthier diets are often linked to fewer depressive symptoms, while poor eating habits may go hand in hand with greater psychological distress. Interestingly, focusing on whole dietary patterns—not just individual nutrients—showed more consistent benefits, suggesting that overall eating habits could play a meaningful role during this critical stage of brain development.
What teens eat could be affecting their mental health more than we thought
What teens eat might matter more for their mental health than previously thought. A sweeping review of nearly 20 studies found that healthier diets are often linked to fewer depressive symptoms, while poor eating habits may go hand in hand with greater psychological distress. Interestingly, focusing on whole dietary patterns—not just individual nutrients—showed more consistent benefits, suggesting that overall eating habits could play a meaningful role during this critical stage of brain development.
How the landmark verdict against Meta and YouTube could hit their businesses
People use social media to keep up with their friends and family, but teens can also feel inadequate, sad or anxious when they compare themselves to a curated version of other people's lives online.
Vaccines for healthy pre-teens and teens
Adolescents ages 9-18 are due for key vaccines. Uninsured youth can get free vaccines from the City of Berkeley Immunization Clinic. Parents of uninsured adolescents can come to the City of Berkeley immunization clinic to check their child’s vaccination status and, if needed, catch up on their missing shots.Staying up to date on vaccines is important for families at a variety of ages. Adolescence is an important time to check vaccine status as kids age 9 to 18 can get proven protections to help protect against of a variety of diseases.
Teens and screens
WFU’s Center for Literacy Education explores the intersections of teen digital literacy, brain health, and intentional engagement in a 96% online world.
Wake County teen summit returns this spring with focus on health and empowerment
Wake County Public Health is inviting teens to hit pause on the stress of school, screens, social media and everyday life at the 2026 Teen Spring Kickback on Monday, April 6.
UConn Health Minute: AI and Teen Mental Health
More teens are using AI chatbots for mental health support. In this UConn Health Minute, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Meha Saxena explains that while q ...
Gen Z brothers bought a $4,000 pickup truck to start their business—now it brings in $3 million a year
Kirk and Jacob McKinney found entrepreneurial inspiration at a local dump, launching junk removal and reselling business Junk Teens while still in high school.
The teens hooked on sports betting apps
Underage gambling has become a popular extracurricular activity for high school and middle school kids, sometimes with dangerous consequences.
FDA pulls proposed rule barring teens from indoor tanning
The notice, signed by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., said the move “does not mean that exposure to UV radiation does not cause skin cancer.”
2 teens killed, more than a dozen sick after meningitis outbreak in UK
Letting Teens Start School Later Boosts Sleep, Health, and Grades
A later school start could help teens sleep more, feel better, and do better in class.
Teens using AI to diet may be told to eat almost 700 fewer daily calories than they need
Many teens report wanting to lose weight, and many say they use AI daily. Chatbots for getting meal plans could have huge health consequences, a new study says.
Driving habits of teens and young adults
Nearly all parents think their teen or young adult child’s driving ability is as good or better than other teens and young adults. 1 in 3 parents worry their teen or young adult driver will cause an accident. 1 in 4 parents have taken steps to address their teen or young adult child’s driving behavior. Witnessing risky driving behavior does not affect parents’ rating of their teen or young adult child’s driving ability.
City of Mobile sponsoring mental health discussion for teens Monday
The post says its an opportunity for young people to engage in open and honest conversations with trained mental health professionals who are there to listen and support.
Arkansas teens asking for real health ed - Talk Business & Politics
No one said having important health conversations with teenagers was going to be easy, but does it have to be so hard? It doesn’t, and Teen Health Arkansas (THAR) launched...
Rise of the Bot Masters, Microsoft’s New AI Health Tool and Aaru, the Billion-Dollar Startup Founded by Teens | Future of Everything for March 13
Plus, Microsoft’s new AI health tool and the billion-dollar startup founded by teenagers
WhatsApp launches preteen accounts, here’s how they work
WhatsApp has announced that preteens can now use its messaging platform via new parent-managed accounts that come with certain restrictions.
WhatsApp is launching parent-linked accounts for pre-teens
WhatsApp is rolling out parent-managed accounts for under-13 users, limiting features to messaging and calls while giving parents PIN-protected controls, alerts, and approval over contacts and groups.
Mental health solutions for the digital age
Ask the digital natives of Gen Z about the source of their biggest mental health challenges, and most will say social media and AI.Several of the nearly 400 guests at the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit, presented by the Friends of Semel Teen Advisory Council at UCLA on March 8, explicitly named the endless stream of content on their phones as serious stressors. “Everybody is addicted to (Tik Tok) as if they were addicted to substances,” said Jantin Asmar, 17, a senior at Virtual Academy in Antelope Valley. “We’re always chasing that dopamine. We’re expecting that dopamine rush and it’s really decaying our interactions with others.” High school student Jantin Asmar was among nearly 400 people who attended the third annual Gen Z Wellness Summit. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) Even young teens feel pressure to be on social media constantly, both to consume content and collect “likes,” said 13-year-olds Chloe and Sophia, both students at Brentwood School. “Everyone’s always on, and you miss stuff if you’re not on it,” Chloe said, adding that social media’s emphasis on appearances is leading to eating disorders: “That’s a big thing for our generation.”The incessant influx of images and updates creates expectations that “weigh teenagers down,” said Linda Kou, 16, a junior at San Gabriel High School.Even though digital spaces allow people to connect with others beyond their immediate surroundings, it doesn’t always translate to real-life community, said Kelah Morgan, 17, a senior at Animo South Los Angeles Charter High School. High school students Kelah Morgan, left, and Linda Kou, shared about the challenges presented by social media. (Photo by Sandy Cohen) “Even if you see people saying that they relate to you online, it might be hard to find people in your personal life who you see every day who you feel comfortable enough to say, ‘You see me online, but this is me in real life and what I’m actually going through,’” she said.Solutions for our digital timesThe Gen Z Wellness Summit was intentionally designed as a free, in-person gathering where young people interested in mental health from across the southland could meet in person. “Peer support is the most important element of maintaining our mental health in community,” said Helena Hansen, MD, PhD, director of UCLA’s Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior.Keynote speakers at the summit addressed AI, social connection and self-empowerment, while breakout sessions included discussions about eating disorders, dating, substance use, phone detox and breathwork. Here are some of the day’s top takeaways:Beware of FOPO: Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD, a psychology professor at Columbia University, said that rather than FOMO, or fear of missing out, we ought to be more aware of FOPO: fear of people’s opinions. “Just think about how much your FOPO might be holding you back in your life,” Dr. Kaufman said. “And just that inner contemplation should be enough for you to change your life, because there’s so many things we don’t go after because we have debilitating FOPO.”We don’t need to feel like we’re the best – or what he called “narcissistic self-esteem” – but it’s helpful to acknowledge our own worth, recognize our good qualities and develop self-belief in the skills and talents we’ve cultivated. When we have that – dignity and self-respect, without needing everyone to like us – FOPO is less of a concern.Self-reflection is most effective in community: “When we try to self-reflect alone, we sometimes ruminate,” said Ira Bedzow, PhD, executive director of the Emory University Purpose Project. “But when we self-reflect with people that we trust … (it) allows us to hold ourselves accountable to different ways of seeing and different ways of hearing and different ways of being.”Opening up about our experiences and listening to others are skills we can develop, Dr. Bedzow said.He invited students to participate in what he called a “fishbowl exercise,” where four students sat in a small circle, surrounded by a dozen or so students forming a larger circle. Those in the inner circle answered such questions as: “What stops you from being you today?” and “What helps you feel most like you?”Within minutes, the group in the small circle (the fishbowl), were sharing intimately about their life challenges as those in the outer circle nodded in understanding.After the exercise, one participant said, “I felt like I wasn’t alone, that it wasn’t just me who feels that way.”Another remarked on how “personal” it felt to share face-to-face with others, even strangers.Don’t let AI crush your creativity: Theoretical neuroscientist Vivienne Ming, PhD, has been studying artificial intelligence for more than 20 years. And while she said “it’s reasonable to be concerned” about the fast-growing technology, it can also help humans become better problem-solvers when used strategically.“The smartest thing on the planet today are humans and machines working together creatively,” Dr. Ming said. “What gets more valuable in humans as machines get smarter? Our ability to explore the unknown.“Your unique voice is literally your value to the world … but most of us for most of our lives have been taught to not be unique,” she continued. “Be your own person. Celebrate being different. It is genuinely, measurably, truly valuable.”In a breakout session called “Phone Detox? IYKYK: Living Your Story IRL” led by Don Grant, PhD, students shared their frustrations with AI compromising academic work, art and creativity.“Art is a translation of human experience,” one participant said. “When people use AI, they diminish their own human experience.”Dr. Grant urged them, as “the last generation to remember a world before AI,” to remember the power of imagination and creativity – and to act on it.Remember that social media distorts perceptions: Stuart B. Murray, PhD, PsyD, who directs the Eating Disorders Program and Translational Research in Eating Disorders Program at UCLA, asked the students in his breakout session to take a spontaneous selfie and edit it to conform with society’s beauty standards. All 20 girls in the room immediately got to work, thickening their hair, slimming their faces, plumping their lips.“The pressure to look like what we present on social media can be crippling,” Dr. Murray said. “We now know that social media use is part of a causal pathway into an eating disorder.”Adolescents and young adults are most at risk of developing an eating disorder, he said, with one in three students on college campuses exhibiting clinically meaningful eating-disorder symptoms. More than 4 million people in California will have an eating disorder in their lifetime.Even for those who don’t develop anorexia or bulimia, the ubiquity of modified images online distorts what we consider normal, making us feel worse about ourselves. Remembering that, he and other speakers said, might inspire us to log off occasionally and spend time in the real world with people who love us as we are.
Rates for most vaccines in children and teens are declining, Wisconsin health officials say
Health officials are urging families to check on their children's immunization records before traveling for spring break.
What are plasticizers, and are they bad for our health?
Tests in Germany show children and teens are contaminated with banned plasticizers. You may never have heard of these potentially toxic chemicals, but they're everywhere, including clothes, cosmetics and food packaging.
Teens are sleeping less than ever and screens aren't primarily to blame
Nearly a quarter of teens sleep 5 hours or less per night and the majority sleep less than 8 hours. The problem is pervasive and technology doesn't seem to be the main culprit, according to a new report.
Now Hiring: Summer Jobs Available for Youth Sports Positions
Oyster Bay Town Supervisor Joseph Saladino announced that there are still openings for summer employment in the Town of Oyster Bay. Positions are available for the 2026 Youth Tennis and Basketball Programs. Those interested must be 16 years of age or older to apply. “These great summer jobs are ideal for community teens ages 16…
I didn't know my daughters could see my location
I refused to track my teens' phones for years. Then I discovered my daughters had been secretly tracking my location instead.
How California Is Investing in School-Based Mental Health Services for Teens
Despite recent state investments in teen mental health, significant gaps still exist between the need for care and receipt of services. PPIC researchers discuss efforts to improve services, target funding, and meet teens where they are.
Science of Fitting In: Do Best Friends or Popular Peers Shape Teen Behavior?
As kids enter adolescence, peer influence splits in two—often in ways adults miss. Following 543 middle schoolers for one semester, researchers found that best friends shape teens’ inner lives, from emotional struggles to academic challenges, while popular peers influence public, status-driven behaviors like social media use and weight concerns.
Science of fitting in: Do best friends or popular peers shape teen behavior?
As kids enter adolescence, peer influence splits in two—often in ways adults miss. Following 543 middle schoolers for one semester, researchers found that best friends shape teens’ inner lives, from emotional struggles to academic challenges, while popular peers influence public, status-driven behaviors like social media use and weight concerns. Far from being easily swayed, adolescents navigate peer influence strategically—an insight frequently overlooked by parents and educators.
We turned visiting colleges with our teens into family vacations
We spent so much time visiting prospective colleges with our kids that we began planning "tour-cations" to combine campus tours with family vacations.
Cutting Back on Sugary Drinks May Have Mental Health Benefits For Teens
A healthy way to ease anxiety.
What the science says about social media addiction in minors
About 95% of teens and almost 40% of children ages 8 to 12 use social media, the director of Johns Hopkins' Center for Adolescent Health said
What the science says about social media addiction in minors
About 95% of teens and almost 40% of children ages 8 to 12 use social media, the director of Johns Hopkins' Center for Adolescent Health said
Phonak ambassadors spotlight hearing health for the next generation on World Hearing Day
STÄFA, Switzerland, Feb. 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Phonak, a global leader in innovative hearing solutions, will mark World Hearing Day on March 3 with a global campaign across three continents, putting youth hearing health at the center of the conversation. Together, with its three international ambassadors, Phonak inspires children and teens to protect their hearing, understand the risks of hearing loss, and feel confident to dream big with the support of modern hearing technology. Accordin
Girls & Science Kick-Off will include dedicated space for teens to explore STEM careers
Adolescent Social Health May Foretell Loneliness, Aggressive Behavior, Study Suggests
Teens who are lonely and those who experience conflict in their home life are more likely to act aggressively toward peers or become victims themselves. These are some of the findings in a new University of California, Davis, study that creates a detailed picture of children’s social lives by identifying patterns and predictors of adolescent social health.
Adolescent social health may foretell loneliness and aggressive behavior
Teens who are lonely and those who experience conflict in their home life are more likely to act aggressively toward peers or become victims themselves. These are some of the findings in a new University ...
Linus Torvalds: Someone ‘more competent who isn't afraid of numbers past the teens’ will take over Linux one day
: Emperor Penguin releases kernel 7.0 rc1 with some numerological musings
Trans athletes face intense efforts to sideline them. These California teens are resisting
Several California teenagers have found themselves at the center of an intense national debate around transgender kids participating in school sports. They aren't backing down.
A huge study finds a link between cannabis use in teens and psychosis later
Researchers followed more than 400,000 teens until they were adults. It found that those who used marijuana were more likely to develop serious mental illness, as well as depression and anxiety.
Doctors emphasize early heart‑health habits as key to preventing future disease
Tackling risk factors in our younger years can prevent future heart problems in adulthood.
Summerville business owner accused of influencing teens in school walkout group
A Summerville restaurant owner was charged this week after police say she entered an online group chat for Summerville High School students
Spain’s Sánchez Says Musk Is Damaging Mental Health of Teens
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez accused Elon Musk of breaking local law and harming the mental health of teenagers in the latest escalation of a public spat between the two.
New research shows teen social media bans might not be the answer
The assumption that social media use harms teens has always relied on an inconclusive body of research.
Youth mental health trends marked by rapid technological change, shifting social habits
The Jed Foundation (JED), an organization focused on mental health for teens and young adults, laid out the emerging risks and opportunities in the year ahead.
How Two Teens in Niagara Falls Are Confronting Pollution and a Mental Health Crisis
Finding hope and resilience in a city burdened with environmental pollution and generational trauma.
Youth Sports Training: Why Some Preteens Are Turning to Private Coaches
As youth sports become increasingly competitive, more preteen athletes are working with private coaches to level up.
Teen Mental Health and School-Based Services in California
About 3 in 10 California teens report serious psychological distress, yet significant gaps exist between the need for mental health care and receipt of services. This report examines teen mental health and access to care across demographic groups and describes how state and district funding have expanded school-based solutions.
Policy Brief: Teen Mental Health and School-Based Services in California
Rates of chronic sadness and suicidal thoughts in teens have been rising in California—and nationwide—since about 2009. Significant gaps exist between the reported need for mental health care and receipt of services. The state has recently invested $8 billion for child and teen mental health, including school-based services.
Enterprising teens in Loudoun Co. turn white into green with snow shoveling business
While a lot of young people are enjoying the Sunday snowstorm by playing or sledding in it, some enterprising teens in Virginia are hard at work with their nascent show shoveling business.
Their healthy teens died of the flu. They have a warning for other parents.
If you think only the elderly die from flu, think again. These families share stories of losing their 16-year-old loved ones to the virus.
2 Westchester County Teens Among 40 Regeneron Science Talent Search 2026 Finalists
Each finalist is awarded at least $25,000, and they'll compete in March for awards ranging from $40,000 to $250,000.
To protect NJ kids online, Mikie Sherrill creates mental health office
NJ hospitals have seen a sharp rise in the number of teens with anxiety, depression and eating disorders along with those who have harmed themselves.
Teens Are Asking to Be Seen: The Politics of Growing Up
Teens are stepping into political and moral awareness. They seek validation and want respect and recognition, not dismissal, as they shape the future they’ll inherit.