We can all relate to one sleepless night, but what if we were barely getting enough sleep to get by? Unfortunately, that’s what’s happening to many of our teens — and it’s affecting their ability to ...

Social networks exploit young people's vulnerability and actually help boost certain disorders that they are prone to ...

Myths about teenagers and risk-taking The New York Times: Lisa Damour, clinical instructor of psychology, explained myths about teenage risk-taking and how parents can direct their efforts to combat ...

Teen addiction is a growing concern, here in the US, and worldwide. Whether it’s substances, like drugs and alcohol, or behavioral addictions, like gaming and social media, adolescents are ...

Teenagers at risk of depression, anxiety and suicide often wear their troubles like a neon sign. Their risky behaviors—drinking too much alcohol, using illegal drugs, smoking cigarettes and skipping ...

Teenagers can be moody. But sometimes these behaviors are more serious. Here's when to intervene if you notice red flag behaviors in your teen, and what to look for. If your teenager often seems moody ...