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Text Message Program Helps Teens at Risk for Suicide
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 16, 2024
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Kids considering suicide after receiving mental health care at a hospital can be helped by automated text messages that help them feel hopeful and supported, a new study finds.
Children receiving the texts as part of a program called Caring Contacts said they felt more p...
Text Messaging Can Help Teens Kick the Vaping Habit
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- August 8, 2024
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An interactive text-message support program can help teenagers quit vaping, a groundbreaking new clinical trial finds.
Teens who subscribed to the anonymous program, called This Is Quitting, were 35% more likely to repo...
Fewer U.S. Teen Girls Are Reporting 'Persistent Sadness'
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- August 6, 2024
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There's a hint of good news for parents concerned about teen mental health: After 57% of U.S. teen girls surveyed in 2021 said they felt "persistent sadness," that number declined somewhat by 2023, to 53%, new government data shows.
In the latest biennial poll of over 20...
Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. Adolescents Are Getting Mental Health Treatment
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 31, 2024
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In findings that suggest more young Americans struggling with mental health issues are getting the help they need, a new poll shows that nearly a third of American adolescents and teens received some sort of mental health treatment in 2023.
That translates to over 8 mill...
Screens, Tweens and Sleep: Study Uncovers Tips for Better Rest
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 26, 2024
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Turning off smartphones is an important step in making sure tweens get the sleep they need, a new study says.
Leaving a phone ringer on is associated with a 25% ...
Big Drop in U.S. Kids, Teens Misusing Prescription Meds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 24, 2024
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Misuse of illicit prescription drugs is falling dramatically among U.S. high school students, a new study says.
The percentage of seniors who say they’ve misused prescri...
One Emotion Drives Teens to Scroll Through Instagram
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- July 19, 2024
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Boredom is the key emotion behind most teens’ use of Instagram, a new study says.
Teens open the app because they’re bored, then sift through its contents looking for interesting bits to relieve their boredom, researchers report.
Then, bored by sloggi...
Parents, Take Note: Survey Shows Teens Need More Support Than They Get
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- July 16, 2024
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As millions of American teens continue to struggle with their mental health, a new survey reveals a sizable gap between how much support teens say they get and how much support their parents think they are getting.
FDA Rescinds Ban on Juul E-Cigarettes
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- June 7, 2024
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A ban on Juul e-cigarettes has been reversed, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Thursday.
Why? The agency said it needs to review both new court decisions and updated data from the vape maker. While the company's e-cigarettes are back under review, they hav...
Close-knit Family, Community Key to Teens Delaying Sex
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 6, 2024
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Teenagers who are part of close-knit neighborhoods and families are less likely to have sex at a young age, a new study has found.
On the other hand, teens' schools have less influence on their sexual behavior, researchers report.
"Our results echo other studies' f...
Too Many Teens Are Driving Drowsy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- June 5, 2024
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Teens on the verge of falling asleep behind the wheel is a common threat to public safety on U.S. roadways, a new study reports.
About 1 in 6 teenage drivers say they've driven while drowsy, according to a National Sleep Foundation study presented Wednesday at the annual...
Use of GLP-1 Meds Have Risen 7-Fold Among Young Americans
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2024
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The number of American teens and young adults who've been prescribed one of the new GLP-1 weight-loss drugs soared nearly seven-fold between 2020 and 2023, a new report finds.
That's compared to an overall decline of about 3% in young Americans' use of other types of pre...
Teen Cannabis Users' Risk for Psychosis May Be Stronger Than Thought: Study
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 22, 2024
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Doctors have long known that excessive marijuana use can trigger psychosis, especially in the young. But new research suggests the link is stronger that ever imagined before.
Teens who use cannabis face 11 times the odds for a psychotic episode compared to teens who abst...
1 in 4 Parents Say Their Teen Drinks Caffeine Daily
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 20, 2024
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Many teens are spending their days buzzed on caffeine, with their parents mostly unaware of the potential risks, a new national poll says.
A quarter of parents reported that caffeine is basically part of their teen's daily life, according to the University of Michigan He...
Vaping Rates Fall Among Teens, But Still Too High
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- May 14, 2024
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Vaping rates among U.S. kids in grades 9 through 12 fell to 5% in 2021, the latest year for which data is available.
That's down from a peak of 7.2% of teens who vaped in 2019, a new report finds.
Popular Teens (Especially Girls) May Get Less Sleep
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- May 1, 2024
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Popular teens pay a price for being so well-liked by their peers, a new study shows.
The popular crowd are less likely to get the 8 to 10 hours of sleep recommended for teenagers each night, researchers found.
In fact, the more popular a teen is, the less time they...
Another Teen Vaping Danger: Toxic Lead, Uranium
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 30, 2024
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Teens who vape frequently are exposing themselves to harmful metals like lead and uranium, a new study finds.
Lead levels in urine are 40% higher among intermittent vapers a...
'Dream It, Be It?' Study Finds Teens Who Focus on Life Goals Often Succeed
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 24, 2024
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"Dream it, be it"might sound like a cliche, but a new study says there's something to the notion.
Teenagers who set ambitious goals for themselves tend to be more successful as young adults, researchers reported recently in the
Parents, You Can Ease a Teen's Stress Around Standardized Tests
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 12, 2024
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Standardized tests put a lot of pressure on teenagers who want to secure their future and make their parents and teachers proud.
This stress can lead to symptoms like stomach aches, sleep problems, irritability and heightened emotionality, experts say.
But there ar...
Teens with Anxiety, Mood Disorders Less Likely to Get Driver's License
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- April 10, 2024
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Teenagers suffering from anxiety, depression or bipolar disorder are likely to have a tougher time getting their driver's license, a new study finds.
Teens and young adult...
Steady Rise in U.S. Suicides Among Adolescents, Teens
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 29, 2024
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U.S. rates of suicide by all methods rose steadily for adolescents between 1999 and 2020, a new analysis shows.
During those two decades, over 47,000 Americans between the ages 10 and 19 lost their lives to suicide, the report found, and there have been sharp increases ...
Body Dysmorphia Affects Many Teens, Especially Girls
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 22, 2024
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Many teens"especially girls"are affected by body dysmorphic disorder, a condition in which they become obsessed with perceived flaws in their personal appearance, a new study shows.
BDD affects about two in every 100 teens (1.9%), according to a report published March 17...
Weed Plus Cigarettes Takes Toll on High Schoolers' Grades
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 18, 2024
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High school students who use tobacco and cannabis products miss more school and have lower grades than classmates who use them individually or not at all.
That's the conclusion of a study by researchers at UC Davis Health.
"Substance use is a main predictor of educ...
Use of Legal 'Delta-8-THC' Is Rising Among Teens - Is it Safe?
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- March 12, 2024
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They're cheap, easy to buy and now new research shows they have become the buzz of choice for American teens.
Delta-8-THC products, which include gummies and vapes, are legal in 22 states and Washington, D.C. There is no federal minimum age requirement for buying them, a...
Medical Costs for Kids' Mental Health Jumped 31% in 5 Years
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- March 11, 2024
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The cost to American families of caring for a child with a mental health condition rose by almost a third between 2017 and 2021, a new report finds, to an average $4,361 per year.
Overall, American families spent an estimated $31 billion in 2021 on child mental hea...
How After-School Programs Can Harm Teens' Mental Health
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 11, 2024
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Days clogged with numerous after-school activities are detrimental to the mental health of over-scheduled high school students, a new study finds.
Researchers also found that these "enrichment' activities -- tutoring, sports, school clubs and even homework -- are unlikel...
Vaping, Skipping Breakfast Ups Headache Risk for Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- March 1, 2024
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Vaping and skipped meals appear to be the main causes of frequent headaches among teens, a new study says.
Teens who ate breakfast and dinner with their family had a lower risk of frequent headaches than those who regularly missed meals, researchers report Feb. 28 in the...
Firsthand Experience of Climate Change Disasters Is Stressing Teens
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 27, 2024
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Weather disasters driven by climate change are stressing out U.S. teenagers, a new study warns.
Teens with the most firsthand experience of events like hurricanes, floods, tornadoes, droughts and wildfires were more likely to show signs of mental distress than peers who ...
More Kids, Teens May Be Taking Multiple Psychiatric Meds
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- February 16, 2024
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A study of mental health care in Maryland finds an increasing number of children and teens covered by Medicaid are taking multiple psychiatric meds.
This trend towards "polypharmacy" might be happening elsewhere, prior research suggests.
In the new study, Maryland ...
Being Bullied in Childhood More Than Triples Risk of Mental Health Struggles Later
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- February 14, 2024
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When bullies destroy a young victim's trust, mental health problems are likely to follow them into adulthood, a new study warns.
"There are few public health topics more important than youth mental health right now," said senior study author
Could Bullying Raise a Teen's Odds for Psychosis?
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- February 7, 2024
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The Pearl Jam song "Jeremy"tells the story of a boy driven mad by bullies who commits suicide in front of his classroom.
The song might reflect a real and ongoing threat to teens' mental health, new research suggests.
Teens being bullied face a greater risk of earl...
High School Kids Who Use Weed, Alcohol Face Higher Risks for Suicidal Thoughts
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 29, 2024
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High school students who smoke, drink or use weed are more likely to be emotionally troubled and have suicidal thoughts, a new study finds.
Teens who turn to nicotine, alcohol or marijuana are more likely to think about suicide, feel depressed or anxious, have psychotic ...
Social Withdrawal in Kids, Teens May Signal Higher Suicide Risk Later: Study
- Robin Foster HealthDay Reporter
- January 26, 2024
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If your preteen or teen skips school activities and social events, it may be more than the typically moody behavior of adolescence, new research warns.
Being socially withdrawn and having physical discomforts such as headaches, nausea or stomachaches as a preteen may boo...
These Traits Help Keep College Kids Happy
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2024
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College freshmen who are more outgoing and agreeable -- and less moody -- are more likely to feel a sense of belonging at their new school, new research has found.
Those personality traits could result in better academic performance and better mental health during colleg...
Stressed Teens at Risk of Heart Trouble Years Later
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2024
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Stressed-out teens are likely to have more heart health risk factors in adulthood, a new study says.
Teens with elevated stress levels tended to have high blood pressure, obesity and other heart risk factors as they aged, compared to those teens with less stress, researc...
Loud Video Games Put Users at Risk for Hearing Loss, Tinnitus
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 17, 2024
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For the more than 3 billion gamers around the world, the loud noises they experience while playing video games could threaten their hearing, a new review suggests.
Whether on the couch, parked at a computer desk or in an arcade, studies have shown the noise from video ga...
Addiction Treatment for Teens in Crisis Is Often Hard to Find
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- January 9, 2024
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A 'secret shopper' study finds that for many American families, accessing inpatient treatment for a teen battling addiction can be next to impossible.
"If you are a family in crisis and you have a kid for whom outpatient treatment is not an option, you hope to be able to...
Teen Sports Pay Dividends for Bone Health Decades Later
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- January 9, 2024
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Teens who are active are doing their bones a lasting favor, Japanese researchers report.
"Physical exercise in adolescence affects BMD [bone mineral density] more than 50 years later in older adults," said lead researcher
Latest Data Show 22 U.S. Teens Die of Overdoses Each Week
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 9, 2024
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An average of 22 U.S. teens die each week from drug overdoses, a death toll driven by the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl, a new study reports.
Researchers also have identified 19 "hotspot"counties where fatal ODs are occurring as much as double the national average.<...
Black Teens Gain Mental Health Boost From 'Connectedness' at School
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 9, 2024
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"School spirit" appears to provide long-lasting mental health benefits for Black teens, new research finds.
School connectedness -- the degree to which students feel like part of to their school community -- is a protective factor against depression and aggressive behavi...
Getting Hospital-Level Care at Home Is Safe, Effective: Study
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- January 9, 2024
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It's an approach that's becoming more widespread: Receiving hospital-level care in the home.
A new study finds that folks "hospitalized" at home tend to do at least as well as if they'd been checked into a hospital for medical care.
Patients getting hospital-level ...
Many Young People at Risk for Psychosis Are Torn About Using Marijuana
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 26, 2023
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Even after they've experienced episodes of psychosis, many young people who use marijuana are unsure they want to quit the drug, new research shows.
Cannabis has long been linked to a heightened risk for psychosis -- a dangerous psychiatric state in which people lose the...
America's School Counselors Say Vaping, Gaming Are Tough Issues for Kids
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 22, 2023
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Online gaming and vaping to the point of addiction have become widespread enough that most high school counselors regularly confront these behaviors in today's teens, a new survey shows.
Four out of five counselors say they've worked with at least one student during the ...
Why Teens Use Marijuana: Study Finds It's Not Just About Getting High
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 13, 2023
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Teens who avidly use weed typically use it either for enjoyment or to cope, but both uses have a dark side to them, new research finds.
Teenagers who use marijuana for enjoyment or to forget their problems have more demand for it, meaning that they are willing to both co...
Opioid Crisis May Be Driving Surge in Youth Suicides
- Ernie Mundell HealthDay Reporter
- December 5, 2023
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Suicide rates for Americans under the age of 18 are rising at unprecedented rates, and a new report points to a likely culprit: The ongoing epidemic of opioid abuse.
It's not that more kids and teens became abusers of opioids, it's that conditions in their environments w...
Teens With Epilepsy Face Higher Odds for Eating Disorders
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- December 4, 2023
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Teenagers with epilepsy are more likely to have an eating disorder than those not suffering from the brain disease, a new study shows.
About 8.4% of children ages 10 to 19 treated at a Boston epilepsy clinic had eating disorders, three times the national average of 2.7% ...
Teens With Multiple Concussions Face Higher Risk of Suicidal Thoughts
- Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay Reporter
- November 21, 2023
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A year after suffering a concussion, teens, especially boys, are more likely than their peers to think about, plan and even attempt suicide, new research finds.
With more concussions, the risk grows.
Teen boys who reported two or more concussions in the past year w...
Melatonin Use Skyrockets Among U.S. Kids, Study Finds
- Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter
- November 15, 2023
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Record numbers of children and tweens now take melatonin for sleep, potentially doing harm to their development, a new study warns.
Nearly one in five school-aged kids are popping melatonin to help them rest, often with the help of their parents, researchers reported in ...
Is Your 18-Year-Old Really 'Mature'? New Brain Study Has Answers
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 6, 2023
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An adolescent starts thinking like an adult right around the age of 18, according to new research.
That provides some of the first definitive evidence that executive function matures by that time.
Executive function is a set of mental skills that include the abilit...
U.S. Teens Are Driving Drowsy at High Rates
- Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter
- November 3, 2023
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Drowsy driving causes thousands of car crashes a year and teen drivers say they are often sleepy behind the wheel.
In a new survey