Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Small Link for Cannabis Use, Reduced Cognitive Functioning
Small overall effect size for frequent and heavy cannabis use among adolescents, young adults
Number of Drinks Predicts Teens’ Other Risky Behaviors
Other risky behaviors include drug/tobacco use, risky sexual and driving behaviors, fights, suicide
Change in BMI During Puberty Tied to Later Heart Failure Risk
However, childhood BMI not independently associated with risk of heart failure
2011 to 2015 Saw Increase in Suicide Rate for Youth in Utah
Nationwide, increase of 23.5 percent in unadjusted suicide rate during same period from 2011 to 2015
Early Social Media Use May Harm Teen Girls’ Well-Being
Findings show correlation between social media interaction and well-being stronger for girls
Neural Markers of Depression Resilience ID’d in Female Teens
Resilient adolescent females have greater connectivity within frontal and limbic networks
Risk of Suicide Up for Teens, Young Adults After Self-Harm
Risks of self-harm significantly higher for American Indians, Alaskan natives versus non-Hispanic whites
Peer-to-Peer Program Tied to Improved Depression Awareness
After program started at 10 high schools, students had improved knowledge, attitudes about depression
Many Teens Using Tobacco Don’t Self-Identify As Users
Those in denial often single product users of roll-your-own, pipe, e-cigarette, cigar, or hookah tobacco
Improved Glycemic Control With Surgical Tx of Obesity in Teens
Adolescents with T2DM have improved glycemic control, weight loss after surgery vs. medical therapy
