Teen Health

How to recognize signs of schizophrenia in teens and young adults. How to get treatment and help schizophrenic teens through medication and therapy.

The back to school necklace trend has a darker meaning for teen's mental health.

Having a teen boy with type 1 diabetes can be difficult when balancing safety and independence in college.

Parents of kids with substance abuse disorder are suffering the emotional and physical toll of the coronavirus pandemic on top of the heavy load they already carry. The founder of an online community to support moms of kids with substance use disorder weighs in with advice on how parents can best prepare and care for their kids right now.

Today’s teens are spending more time on their smartphones and devices than ever before, and as a result FOMO is becoming a real concern for parents of teens. A teen educator and a family and relationship psychotherapist explain the impact the "fear of missing out" can have on teens and how parents can help.

Is your teen or tween going through a phase where they are avoiding the shower? We've got tips on how to encourage healthy hygiene and how to have the tough conversation with your child.

Positive affirmations are a recent trend and tool that are really helpful for social emotional development in kids. Affirmations are a powerful tool to help our children grow into their identity.

It's the first time your teen has been away from home, and while you want to make sure they eat right and do their laundry, you want to make sure they are able to manage their health challenges.

With all of the pressure on teens today, it is important as parents to encourage our teens to take a break and destress for both their social and emotional health. Here are five things teens can do to take a real break.

The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) is comprised of not only winners, but 23 of the ultimate role models possible for young girls today.

Social media can have serious negative effects on your teen's body image, mental health, and more. Dr. Jennifer Salerno, Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Possibilities for Change, weighs in with tips on how parents can help support a positive body image in teens in the age of social media.

According to the CDC, teen use of cigarettes is down, but there's a new hazard on the rise. Vaping, or electronic cigarettes, creates new dangers for addiction, illness and even death. Learn the facts to keep your kids safe.

Teens get hungry – fast! Here are five easy meals teens can whip up themselves to keep the hunger at bay.

Read on for signs and symptoms of teen depression, and find resources to help your child cope if you think she needs help.

Recent findings suggest more high school and college students deal with mental anxiety today than teens from the Great Depression Era.

Recent studies have found cosmetics to contain harmful ingredients that may be hazardous to the health of teens. This article discusses the possible risks of using cosmetics, and the recommendations and alternatives that are available.

The temptation for teen athletes to use steroids can be hard to resist. Get the facts about steroid use and abuse.

Do you worry your teen is not getting enough exercise? Use these tips to find ways to help keep your teen motivated to stay physically fit.