Tag: adolescence

Study suggests mental health issues increase risk of long-term opioid use in teens and young adults

From the Seattle Children’s Research Institute press release: Long-term use and abuse of opioid painkillers, such as OxyContin and Vicodin, has markedly increased in the United States in the last… Read more »

Study suggests community-based intervention may encourage teens to reduce intake of sugary drinks

From the Ohio State University Center for Clinical and Translational Science press release via Newswise: By participating in a peer- and community-driven education program, a new study offers evidence supporting… Read more »

Study suggests depression treatment can prevent adolescent drug abuse

From the Duke University press release: Treating adolescents for major depression can also reduce their chances of abusing drugs later on, a secondary benefit found in a five-year study of… Read more »

Researcher looks at effect of digital media on how kids learn

From the UC Irvine press release: Mizuko “Mimi” Ito spends a lot of time “geeking out” at her computer. She plays video games, trolls the Internet, chats, and visits social… Read more »

Study links both cyberbullies and their victims to higher risk of self-destructive behaviour

From the Australian Catholic University press release via HealthCanal: New research has found children who are both victims and perpetrators of cyber bullying are more likely to binge drink, face… Read more »

Study suggests link between family meals and teen well-being is due to other aspects of family environment

From the Cornell University press release via EurekAlert!: The family meal is often touted and encouraged for its social and health benefits, but a new Cornell University study questions the… Read more »

Study suggests resiliency during early teen years can protect against later alcohol, drug problems

From the University of Michigan press release via EurekAlert!: Resiliency is a measure of a person’s ability to flexibly adapt their behaviors to fit the surroundings in which they find… Read more »

Study suggests young people are pressured to choose an educational path too early in life

From the University of Gothenburg press release via HealthCanal: Young people are forced to choose an educational path early in life. International trends in the educational sector have led to… Read more »

Study suggests boys who mature rapidly may have more problems with friendships, depression

From the Cornell University press release by Karene Booker via MedicalXpress: Boys who reach sexual maturity more rapidly than their peers have more problems getting along with others their age… Read more »