Each year, global temperatures climb higher than the last. This year looks to continue that pattern, as winter temperatures across the western United States climbed to historic levels. Nine states, ...

A recent study from the University of Cape Town uncovers alarming rates of depression and anxiety among young adolescents in the Western Cape, calling for immediate action to enhance mental health ...

Objective: From a preventive perspective, this study reviewed the literature on protective factors against depressive symptoms in high-risk children and adolescents. Methods: We conducted a thorough ...

Researchers explore the links between birth control and depression, highlighting potential risks among adolescents.

Teen depression duration varies significantly, with untreated episodes lasting weeks to years, while professional treatment can reduce symptoms within 4-6 weeks and achieve meaningful recovery in 3-12 ...

A longitudinal study of adolescents from the Chicago metropolitan area found that in female, but not in male adolescents, higher exposure to violence was associated with more severe depression ...

Being a target of negative experiences by one’s peers has consistently been related to decreased self-worth, poor engagement in school, and worse grades among children and adolescents. One of the most ...

Abstract: This paper investigates the interactive effects of age and gender on depressive symptoms in children and adolescents within a secure data-acquisition framework that preserves patient privacy ...

Depression is a frequently co-occurring condition in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Notably, autistic individuals are approximately four times more likely to experience depression than the general ...

Objective: Mental disorders in children and adolescents, especially in the school context, have attracted the attention of researchers and health professionals. Studies indicate that many young people ...

Clinicians should prioritize counseling for adequate sleep duration, a modifiable factor that mediates the relationship between increased daily screen time and subsequent depressive symptoms in young ...