Teens

Teens

March 10, 2023

Smartphones and social media are destroying children’s mental health

Evidence of the catastrophic effects of increased screen-time is now overwhelming
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Teens

March 09, 2023

Young people are hurting, and their parents are feeling it

Experts react to Pew findings with advice for families, including ideas for at-home interventions
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Teens

March 07, 2023

Teen mental health is in crisis, study shows. What can parents do?

Results from a recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention survey add to the evidence that teen mental health is in crisis, with particularly concerning numbers surrounding teen girls.
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Teens

March 06, 2023

Black trans kids’ mental health is in crisis. Family support can make the difference.

Even if parents are unsure of where to start, advocates and mental health providers share simple ways to show acceptance can have a profound impact.
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Teens

March 04, 2023

How Parental Support Affects Mental Health of LGBTQ Youth

New research highlights how parental relationships can impact the mental health of LGBTQ youth.
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Teens

March 03, 2023

Legal Weed Feeds the Teen Mental-Health Crisis

The idea that marijuana isn’t addictive is out of date. And adolescents are at greater risk than adults.
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