Kids and Teens

The idea of later school start times, pushed by many over the years as a way to help adolescents get more sleep, is getting a new look as a way to address the mental health crisis affecting teens across the...

The nation’s mental health crisis is top of mind for families and educators who have faced significant hardship and adversity from the COVID-19 pandemic — with more than 300,000 students having lost a parent or caregiver — as well as...

Forty percent of US parents are “extremely” or “very” worried that their children will struggle with anxiety or depression at some point, a new survey finds. More.

Between school, homework, extracurricular activities, and the fact that teens are natural night owls, most teens aren’t getting enough sleep these days. It’s known that sleep deprivation can affect academic performance and physical health, but many don’t realize the strong...

There is an “urgent need” to investigate the increasing number of children and teenagers self-diagnosing with neurological conditions, mental illnesses and personality disorders, a trend being driven by social media and difficulty accessing healthcare, psychiatrists and paediatricians say. Read More.

Adolescence is a difficult time for anyone to live through. But in today’s era of social media, easy access to substances, and unprecedented misinformation, the perils of being an adolescent can seem never-ending. Read More.

Two Seattle area school districts are suing five social media companies. They allege the companies’ practices have led to increased anxiety, depression, eating disorders and bullying among children. Read More.