Starting substance use early—especially alcohol, nicotine, or cannabis—increases the likelihood of addiction later in life ( ...

A team of researchers at the University College London recently published a study outlining the affects that internet addiction can have on teenage development and future behavior habits. The team’s ...

Learning from a mistake, big or small, is a key part of life and for Minnesota adolescents, researchers and philanthropic voices are emphasizing new ways of thinking which can help teens' brains ...

Teens with declining or low self-confidence may withdraw socially. 7News spoke to an expert on what parents should do.

Teenage mental health was already in decline before the pandemic, experts say, and Covid disruptions have surely made the struggle more intense. However, the youth mental health crisis has also given ...

Empathy, the ability to understand and share the feelings of others, is a crucial aspect of human social interaction. Parents and educators often wonder how teenagers develop this essential skill and ...

A Cornell professor worked with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians to understand how stereotypes impact their youth. The ...