Many mood and psychological disorders develop during adolescence; however, the relationship between adolescent stress-related neurogenesis and psychiatric illnesses during this period remains unclear.

How can parents distinguish between typical teenage behavior and signs of more serious mental health issues? Jessica Holzbauer, LCSW, shares her insights on recognizing normal developmental changes, ...

Periods of prolonged social isolation have long been associated with difficult emotions and, in some cases, with the ...

With teen alcohol abuse increasing across Arizona and the U.S., Artemis Adolescent Healing Center reinforces access to ...

To understand some of the difficulties inherent in promoting safer sexual practices (or even abstinence) among adolescents, it is helpful to become familiar with cognitive and interpersonal factors ...

A study assessing adolescents' self-reported sleep behavior and social factors unearthed a relationship between individual popularity and their sleep patterns. Adolescent sleep behavior can be better ...

Adolescent depression is a significant mental health issue that affects a considerable number of teenagers worldwide. Despite its prevalence, depression in teens is often misunderstood or overlooked, ...

For adults, a diet high in saturated fats and added sugar has been linked to impulsivity and poor self-control. But what role, if any, does diet play in adolescent psychological development? Diet is ...

SYRACUSE, N.Y. — As school districts prepare for the beginning of a new year, some are discussing when the first bell should ring. The Fayetteville-Manlius School District created a committee to ...

A new study published in Evolution and Human Behavior provides evidence that the tendency for young men to mistake friendliness for sexual interest strengthens gradually throughout their teenage years ...

One of the most important things to remember regarding adolescent sexual behavior is that it is not inherently negative, but rather a natural reflection of adolescents' physical and social development ...