Psychology ❯Developmental Psychology

Adolescent Development

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Teen Sleep Problems Linked to Self-Harm at 14 and Again at 17, UK Study Finds

Researchers say sleep offers a modifiable prevention target independent of depression.

Smartphones Before 13 Linked to Lasting Mental Health Risks, Global Study Finds

13-Year-Old’s Epilepsy Medication Dare Lands Her in ICU, Triggers Pediatric Safety Alerts

Parents Hesitant to Grant Teens Freedom on Family Vacations, Poll Shows

KidsRights Warns Social Media Fuels Global Mental Health Crisis Among Youth

Physical Activity in Childhood Found to Significantly Reduce Risk of Mental Health Disorders

Study Links Older Cars to Higher Teen Crash Fatalities

Germany Introduces First Unified Guideline for Treating Transgender Youth

Poll Finds Parents Uncertain About When to Start Puberty Talks

Experts Urge Tech-Free Bedtime Routines to Combat Teen Sleep Crisis

Antoine Chevrollier's 'La Pampa' Explores Rural Homophobia and Friendship

Jennifer Love Hewitt Reflects on Being Sexualized as a Teen in Hollywood

Study Links Brain Structure Differences to Early Substance Use in Adolescents

Affluent Teens More Likely to Engage in Vaping, Drinking, and Drug Use

Study Reveals Accelerated Brain Aging in Teens Due to COVID-19 Lockdowns