Best friends influence a teen's emotions and grades, while popular peers dictate social media use and body image.

Teens who frequently lash out at others may face lasting physical health consequences later in life, according to research published in the journal Health Psychology. The study found that aggressive ...

The teenage years are a time of rapid transformation, both physically and mentally. Adolescents undergo significant emotional, social, and cognitive changes, often leading to shifts in behavior.

Irritability is one of the most common and distressing problems teenagers and their families face. Its main symptom is an excessive reaction to negative emotional stimuli, resulting in temper ...

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Nearly a quarter of teens sleep 5 hours or less per night and the majority sleep less than 8 hours. The problem is pervasive and technology doesn't seem to be the main culprit, according to a new ...

Researchers explored the long-term effects of preschool expansion in Japan in the 1960s, revealing significant reductions in risky behaviors amongst teenagers. By analyzing regional differences in the ...

Adolescence is a time when children test their footing to convince themselves they can stand on their own. As teens move toward independence, they can often be particularly challenging to parents as ...

If you've reached a point where grounding, confiscating phones, or even outright lecturing just isn't cutting it, you're not alone, and there's a new path forward. Remember the good old days when a ...

A new study from Dartmouth College identifies a causal relationship between behavioral impulse control and an imbalance in brain function between the orbitofrontal cortex (OFC) and nucleus accumbens ...

Hidden Creek Wellness Retreat supports adolescents struggling with substance use through therapy, recovery programs, ...