A longitudinal study in China found that adolescents who were maltreated as children are more likely to use maladaptive ...

One of the major factors for this is that adolescents go through many natural emotional and physical changes on top of academic and social pressures.

For today's teenagers, social media isn't just a pastime; it's a fundamental part of their social fabric, a digital extension of their lives. From TikTok dances to Instagram stories and Snapchat ...

In recent years, an irresistibly intuitive hypothesis has both salved and fuelled parental anxieties: it’s the phones.

Adolescence is a time when social relationships become central to one’s identity, and when friends and peer groups take on heightened importance.

A new study reveals that childhood emotional trauma increases social avoidance and distress in adolescents, but resilience can help mitigate these effects.

A study reveals that teens with anxiety or depression use social media more, constantly comparing themselves to others.

Parents are more worried than teens about teen mental health. Both groups – especially parents – partly blame social media. But teens also see benefits.

Primary care providers should screen for depression and other health-related risks associated with the use of social media by adolescents.