Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Legalization of Marijuana May Impact Teen Perception, Use
Decreased perception of harm, increased use among eighth, 10th graders in Washington, but not Colorado
NIH: Teen Drug Use Continuing to Decline
Use of tobacco and alcohol down significantly, too, federal report finds
Clinical Antecedents of Adolescent-Onset MDD Identified
Irritability and fear/anxiety are significant clinical antecedents in individuals at familial risk
Psychotherapy for Depression Offers Teens Long-Term Benefits
Early treatment of depression may lower risk of future episodes of mood disorder
Mental Distress Common in Survivors of Teen, Young Adult CA
Most survivors with moderate and severe distress had not talked to a mental health professional
Depression Rates Up Among Adolescents, Particularly Females
Report authors suggest cyberbullying, social media use as possible causes
Bariatric Surgery May Be Cost-Effective in Severely Obese Teens
Long-term clinical trials in adolescents with at least five years of follow-up data needed
Heart Rate, BP in Male Teens Tied to Later Risk for Psych Disorders
Indicators of schizophrenia, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety might be spotted in physical at 18
Adolescent BMI Predicts Diabetes Mellitus Mortality
Overweight and obesity correlated with hazard ratios of 8.0 and 17.2 for diabetes mortality
U.S. Teens Not Getting Enough Moderate/Vigorous Exercise
And bad habits continue after high school for most
