Tag: adolescence

Study suggests that strict parental rules about drinking may help protect teens

From the Radboud University Nijmegen press release via EurekAlert!: Frequent drinking can lead to changes in the processing of alcohol cues that can, in turn, facilitate renewed drinking if an… Read more »

Study identifies mental health as primary concern for Canada’s youth

From the Queen’s University study: Canadian girls report higher levels of emotional problems and lower levels of emotional well-being and life satisfaction, while boys tend to experience more behavioural problems… Read more »

Study suggests support from friends and family helps protect LGBT youth from suicidal ideation

From the Northwestern University press release via EurekAlert!: What protects lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youths from considering suicide and, conversely, what makes them most vulnerable to it? The… Read more »

Study looks at effects of sports participation on likelihood of smoking in teens

From the Society for Research in Child Development press release via EurekAlert!: Young people’s choices about using drugs and alcohol are influenced by peers—not only close friends, but also sports… Read more »

Study links depression in teens to higher risk of being bullied

From the Arizona State University press release: A new study provides evidence that adolescents who suffer from depression are more likely to experience difficulty in peer relationships, including being bullied… Read more »

Study suggests after-school program may help reduce alcohol use among middle-school students

From the RAND Corporation press release via EurekAlert!: A voluntary substance prevention program held after school and presented by trained facilitators can help reduce alcohol use among young adolescents, according… Read more »