Half of youth e-cigarette users intend to quit
(HealthDay)—More than half of youth current electronic cigarette users report intention to quit vaping, while more than two-thirds report past-year
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Body dissatisfaction in youth not tied to socioeconomic status
(HealthDay)—High body dissatisfaction and disordered eating are prevalent in teens and young adults regardless of socioeconomic status (SES), according to
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Youth vaping rates decline, but 1 in 5 U.S. teens still uses E-cigs
Although the number of teens who use e-cigarettes has dropped significantly, new research suggests that vaping rates are still too
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Endocrine Society opposes legislative efforts to prevent access to medical care for transgender youth
The Endocrine Society opposes legislative efforts that do not conform to medical evidence and clinical practice to prevent transgender and
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Investigating youth suicides among children involved with the welfare system
Suicide is the second leading cause of death among youth aged 5 to 21 years in the United States. Between
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Is there a link between youth suicide and COVID-19? Suicidologist explains
Suicide is complex, just ask Julie Cerel. As a licensed psychologist and professor in the College of Social Work at
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Falling through the safety net: Youth are at the heart of Canada’s mental health crisis
Canada is grappling with a major youth mental health crisis characterized by high rates of mental illness, suicide, hospitalizations and
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Health Officials Fear Pandemic-Related Suicide Spike Among Native Youth
WOLF POINT, Mont. — Fallen pine cones covered 16-year-old Leslie Keiser’s fresh grave at the edge of Wolf Point, a
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How screen time and green time may affect youth psychological outcomes
Less screen time and more green time are associated with better psychological outcomes among children and adolescents, according to a
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Helping youth transition from pediatric to adult health care: Confidence is key
Approximately 90% of children diagnosed with a chronic disease now live into adulthood, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
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