U.K. researchers have discovered depression has different effects on the brain activity of male and female teen patients in certain brain regions.
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Alarming Spike Seen in Middle School Suicide Rate
The suicide rate among 10- to 14-year-olds doubled between 2007 and 2014, surpassing the death rate in that age group from car crashes, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Read MoreHeavy Drinking in Teens Can Damage Brain
A new review of existing research looking at the effects of alcohol among young people found that heavy drinking can cause brain changes resulting in disastrous short-term and long-term consequences.
Read MoreTwenty-year Outcomes in Adolescents Who Self-Harm Show Worrying Levels of Substance Abuse by Age 35
A new study has found that teenagers who self-harm are more likely to experience substance abuse and psychosocial problems as adults.
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