The COVID-19 pandemic reshaped countless aspects of daily life. For teenagers, the disruption has been incredibly profound. In the spring of 2020, mental health claims for U.S. adolescents aged 13 to ...

Teenage risk-taking, such as experimentation with alcohol, cannabis, nicotine and other substances, may reflect a ...

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 ...

Vacation season is upon us. But that doesn’t necessarily translate to teens roaming free. A new poll finds that less than half of U.S. parents feel comfortable leaving their teenager alone in a hotel ...

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 ...