Your teen's sleeping habits may affect how their brain functions, according to new research from the University of Georgia published in Brain and Behavior. And lack of quality sleep may put kids at ...

A study has found that adolescents become highly motivated to seek rewards after just a few hours of social isolation. This may be beneficial in driving them towards social interaction, but when ...

A dog is more than just a loyal friend–it could also boost mental health. A recent study from Japan provides initial evidence ...

Suicidal behavior, including thoughts, plans, and attempts, among US teens is common and often preceded by mental health issues, most frequently depression, a national study shows. Investigators from ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, SheKnows may receive an affiliate commission. You know what they say: Bigger kids, bigger problems. And it’s ...

Teens with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) face several unique challenges that can make navigating academics, friend circles, and home life ...

In over 30 years of practice with teens and families, I have found no treatment as transformative as Comprehensive DBT for adolescents. I have seen DBT take teens from feeling hopeless and suicidal to ...

Researchers have long known that religious teens are less likely to engage in risky behavior. My team’s research explains why. We surveyed multiple times the religious beliefs and risk behavior of ...

A new federal report finds that the percentage of adults with suicidal thoughts and attempts remained about the same between 2021 and 2024. But the analysis of the National Survey on Drug Use and ...