During the Covid-19 pandemic, mental health-related visits to emergency departments rose sharply among children and adolescents. A new report published Thursday by the US Centers for Disease Control ...

Globally, 1 in 7 adolescents aged 10–19 experiences a mental disorder - yet major gaps remain in how mental health care is organised, implemented, and ...

On Thursday, in fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported that obesity rates for children and teens ages 2-19 have reached an all-time high — hitting 21.1% between 2021 and 2021, ...

Adolescents who use cannabis could face a significantly higher risk of developing serious psychiatric disorders by young adulthood, according to a large study published in JAMA Health Forum. The ...

Adolescents are allowed to consent to certain kinds of care, and respecting and appropriately maintaining confidentiality with their electronic health records is imperative for their health and ...

It notes that average levels of the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, THC, are five to 10 times higher than levels in the 1970s.

Teens who are lonely and those who experience conflict in their home life are more likely to act aggressively toward peers or ...

Resolutions adopted by the World Health Assembly represent the highest level of political commitment in global health. Endorsed by Ministers of Health from WHO Member States, these resolutions signal ...

Overall, our study suggests that reducing sugary drink consumption could be a helpful way to support adolescent mental health. While numerous studies have investigated the impact reducing sugary drink ...

The April 2024 special themed issue of Health Affairs on perinatal mental health and well-being brought together important research and much-needed focus on a topic that has complex determinants and ...

The Mercy Health Foundation is raising funds to bring an adolescent and behavioral health clinic to Lima, so youth can access ...