It turns out that the pandemic has reaped one unexpected benefit: As teens were kept home more often, their use of electronic cigarettes ... Read More
Teen Health
LGBTQ Teens More Likely to Contemplate Suicide at a Younger Age
Kids who are gay, bisexual or questioning their sexuality may be vulnerable to contemplating suicide at a tender age, a new U.S. government ... Read More
The Transformation of Nasir Jones: “When You Stop Learning, Then You Stop Growing”
In 1994, Columbia Records released the debut album of a 20-year-old from Queensbridge Housing Projects in New York City and called it ... Read More
One Key Factor Drives Weight Gain in College
College students often put on weight during their freshman year, and a lack of structured exercise may be largely to blame, a new study ... Read More
FDA Tells Three Small E-Cigarette Makers to Stop Selling Flavored Products
Public health advocates say that instead of helping adults quit smoking, e-cigarettes — particularly products with fruity flavors — have ... Read More
Simone Biles: How One Phone Call Changed Her Life
There's a lot of hype around the 4 feet 9 inches tall Olympic gymnast, Simone Biles. But when you talk to those who have seen her perform, ... Read More
Wait…Should you give your kid condoms??
Do you remember the 2003 Black American comedy blockbuster, Love doesn’t cost a thing? Specifically, do you recall the scene where Steve ... Read More
GenZ is US’s loneliest generation: Here’s what that means for your teen’s mental health
Although the term “social distancing” is supposed to convey the same feeling as physical distancing, it fails to capture the loss that many ... Read More
Dirt, Depression, and Childhood Obesity: Why Kids Need More Time Outside
This Do you remember when the days when kids would go outside every day? Well, the world has changed. It’s safe to say that ... Read More
It’s Not Just Puberty – Important Signs of Mental Health Disorders in Teens
The teenage years can be difficult for both children and parents. While your child’s body changes in multiple ways, it’s not always easy to ... Read More
How Black Education Disparity Impacts Mental Health
A new report shows that schools with predominantly black student bodies routinely receive significantly less funding than their white ... Read More
How To Talk To Children About Gun Violence
Today we are seeing far too many tragedies unfold, many of them involving children. Parents and teachers are faced with the challenge of ... Read More