Risky social media posts…might be a deliberate strategy to fit in with the wider social media culture that makes people believe ‘it’s…
Researchers suggests young adults who regularly consume highly caffeinated energy drinks may be at risk for future substance use.
We have observed and reported on increasing pluralism, relativism, and moral decline among Americans and even in the Church.”
Most experts claim that 11 is the average age for exposure to pornography, but that number is obsolete
The quality of your friendships…influence mental health through young adulthood
Although physicians and sleep experts agree that teens should have later wake times, a new study finds that about half of parents…
Popular with U.S. teenagers and in a growing number of other countries, Sarahah
The longer they used Marijuana the more likely they were to have hypertension
1 in 10 millennials fuel their narcissism daily by doing this…
46% Of Influencers Say They Would Give Up Snapchat If They Were To Abandon One Platform
Over 200 million people now use Instagram Stories every day to keep up with friends and accounts they love
Drug overdose deaths among older teenagers in the United States has taken a turn for the worse, a new federal report finds,…
“Young people average 2 hours a day listening to music”
A new study has found that teenagers who self-harm are more likely to experience substance abuse and psychosocial problems as adults
Research carried out by scientists investigating depression in early teenage years and the use of marijuana later in life has found a…
The suicide rate doubled between 2007 and 2014, surpassing the death rate from car crashes
YouTube is the most pervasive entertainment platform for Gen Z, peaking at 94% monthly penetration among 16-19 year olds.
Girls reported that they were more upset by these behaviors and reported more negative emotional responses
The Good News and Bad News in Today’s Alcohol Trends
Adolescents’ late-night mobile phone use was directly linked to poor quality sleep, which subsequently led to poorer mental health outcomes, reduced coping,…
Childhood exposure to parental psychological abuse appears to be more damaging to children’s future mental health than witnessing physical violence between parents
Study: budget cuts to sex education classes may have contributed to lower rates of teenage pregnancy in England
People who use it frequently twice as likely to have periodontal disease, researchers say
Rates are two to three times higher than national norms
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3 of 4 African-American boys in California classrooms failed to meet reading and writing standards on the most recent round of testing,…
Depression in many children appears to start as early as age 11. By the time they hit age 17, the analysis found,…
Adolescents who have a greater tendency to lie to their parents are also more likely to start using alcohol at an earlier…
Low amounts, interruptions to parent-child time caused by digital technology are associated with child behavior problems
Fidget spinners have absolutely no scientific studies behind them…They’re a toy, not a treatment
When compared with normal-weight kids who become overweight adults, overweight or obese youth in the study faced three times the risk of…
Posting constant updates on the social network could reveal emotional stress
A growing a number of scientists are becoming concerned about its toxic effect on real relationships
From 2008 to 2015, suicidality and serious self-harm nearly doubled among children aged 15 to 17 years presenting to a hospital
Nearly 60 percent of teens in the U.S. have taken a break from social media, the bulk of them even voluntarily, a…
New research contradicts the popular wisdom, finding that youth violence has sharply declined over the last decade
Suicide is the #3 killer for kids ages 10-14, and #2 for ages 15-24. Chances are,…
Cannabis in other ways during adolescence may serve as a catalyst for schizophrenia in individuals already susceptible to the disorder
Instagram and Snapchat are Most Popular Social Networks for Teens
Seven in 10 teen smartphone users spend at least three hours per day watching video on their phones
Differences in how 25- to 34-year-old millennials are living today, compared to baby boomers back in 1980
Research has suggested the images we pick ourselves are less likely to convey a good impression
A film by physician Delaney Ruston, explores the affect of extended teen cell phone use and internet gaming on adolescent …
3 Major Mistakes Young People Make Behind the Wheel
The statistics are mind-boggling and put in perspective how scalable platforms have taken over the world
No matter how often teenagers are told to drive safely, some might not heed that advice until they are involved in a…
Too much alcohol may not do long-term damage to a college student’s GPA, but adding marijuana to the mix can send grades…
The suicide rate among youngsters ages 10 to 14 has been steadily rising, and doubled in the U.S. from 2007 to 2014,…
As I read it 3 responses jump out at me. Here is some of the data and a few important ways to…
A poor diet while young may do more than just make it tough to fit into a pair of jeans: New research…
A new U.K. study finds that cyberbullying typically does not create new victims — it is merely a continuation of face-to-face bullying
1 out of 4 times that a teen encountered a risky online situation did they tell their parents about it
…suggesting that the increasing dependence on social media by this age group may be exacerbating the problem
257 minutes: the time teens can spend on computers each day before harming wellbeing
A new study finds that brainy students are more likely to drink or try marijuana, but they stayed away from tobacco
“It’s the first study to our knowledge to show that daytime sleepiness during teenage years are associated with criminal offending 14 years…
The 29-page report was based on data from 9,000 smartphone and 1,300 tablet users from across the country from last July through…
Gen X spends nearly seven hours a week on social networks, a study finds, more than any other age group
…social media users can be pretty receptive—especially heavy users, who spend over 3 hours per day on social media
The drawbacks Of Constant Connectivity
Which includes “pre and DIY built gaming computers, upgrades, and accessories such as input devices and audio/communication systems
18- to 29-year-olds are the age group most likely to have read a book in any format over the past year
Monitoring The Future Study: 2016
Here are 8 pop culture trends that we are happy to say goodbye to, once and for all.
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Fewer teenagers are using drugs and alcohol than ever before, but extreme screen time usage may be their preferred vice
Teens who face the juvenile justice system for the first time are more likely to re-offend if their mothers don’t participate in…
Insights family engagement expert
Social media sites help us stay connected, but for younger teens, the cost of online connectivity can be steep
And new research tells us how to turn it around
Inside the DEA: A chemist’s quest to identify mystery drugs
A new peer-reviewed study of multiple “sexual and reproductive health” educational programs in several countries finds no evidence of improved health outcomes…
American teenagers are the best behaved they’ve ever been — drinking and smoking less and doing fewer drugs than their predecessors in…
There is more to helping kids become successful than pushing them to be involved in a multitude of activities and to score…
Younger students are 28% more likely to feel that tech helps them learn more quickly than the old familiar tools like worksheets…
May affect the brain function of their future children, potentially putting them at risk of developing mood disorders such as anxiety or…
Vast majority of children and teens watch YouTube weekly
The “one finger challenge” is an emerging, risqué social media fad where people are taking naked selfies of themselves in front of…
Teen Virgins rate significantly and consistently better in nearly all health-related behaviors and measures than their sexually active peers
Children and teens suffering from a variety of mental health issues are increasingly resorting to suicide
Kids who tried the “choking game” alone were almost 5 times more likely to think of killing themselves
“Adolescent binge drinking not only is dangerous to the brain development of teenagers, but also may impact the brains of their children,”
SAT Prep?….ice cream for breakfast improves a person’s alertness and mental performance
The findings of three nationwide studies. What’s going on in youth group? And is it working?
Hint: It has less to do with programs…