New research out of the UK's University of Bristol indicates that girls whose fathers were absent during their early childhood are more likely to beco...
This is a teen-written article from our friends at Youth Communication, a nonprofit organization that helps marginalized youth develop their full pote...
I've realized that sometimes you are tempted to think that everyone is perfect except for you, but in reality, no one is, no matter how much we want them to be. I was never going to be perfect -- and I'm okay with that.
Following the release of photos suggesting that Justin Bieber was smoking marijuana at a party, the hashtag #cuttingforbieber -- a supposed protest ag...
Here's some interesting news to tell Mom next time she reminds you to turn off your video game and start your homework: Scientists at University of Te...
Coming from one of the worst environments since my parents divorce, I was in desperate need of help. I had just been thrown out of my high school for acting completely inappropriate, and having terrible fits of anger.
This is a teen-written article from our friends at Youth Communication, a nonprofit organization that helps marginalized youth develop their full pote...
The following tips will help parents minimize their involvement and allow teens to take the lead in maximizing their own educational experience.
I want to give you a big hug and tell you that it gets better, because it actually does. Hang on. There are people you may not even know yet who are waiting for you with open arms, and they will love you unconditionally. Trust me.
Demi Lovato is in a really good place these days. The 19-year-old singer just released a new music video for her hit song, "Give Your Heart A Brea...
Northwestern Medicine scientist Eva Redei has developed the first blood test to diagnose major depression in teens -- a breakthrough that allows for s...
If we fail to offer the skills of self-awareness, self-mastery, and resilience to this generation, we are leaving them disadvantaged and ill-equipped, with some in a precarious position as they try to find their way in this increasingly high-stress world.
Dear Susan, My daughter seems quite depressed. She takes it out in ways like being lazy, not wanting to do anything... sits in her room... is irrit...
This is a teen-written article from our friends at L.A. Youth, a nonprofit organization that uses media as a tool for young people to examine themselv...
GOLD LAKE, Colo. -- They don't HAVE to get up. "Get out of bed, don't get out of bed," they're told. "But if you don't, you don't progress. It's up t...
Traversing the psychological terrain between teenage dependence and young adult independence is fraught with anxiety, confusion and fear.
Genetics appear to play a role in teens' use of heavy drinking to cope with negative feelings, a new study suggests....
Shame on the bully that made you flinch, or brought fear into your happy heart without a hint of remorse. Shame on the bully that made you feel inade...
A surprising number of teenagers -- nearly 15 percent -- think they're going to die young, leading many to drug use, suicide attempts and other unsafe...
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Spending more hours watching television or playing video games as a teenager may lead to depression in young adults, according to ...
