Suicide Risk Nearly Doubled Among Teenagers Who Suffer Sleep Deprivation

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · October 10, 2023

Published in Families, At-Risk, Health Issues, Mental Health, Teen Behaviors

In a new study published in BMC Psychiatry, researchers have uncovered a concerning link between sleep duration and suicidal thoughts among American teenagers.

Shy Teens with Shy Best Friends Might Be More Prone to Depression

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · October 9, 2023

Published in Families, Culture, Friendships, Mental Health, Teen Behaviors

A study examining best-friend pairs of young adolescents discovered that shy individuals, especially those whose best friend was also shy, exhibited more depressive symptoms.

Eating Disorders Increased During Pandemic in Female Adolescents

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · October 5, 2023

Published in Families, COVID-19, Culture, Eating Disorders, Teen Behaviors

Emergency room (ER) visits and hospital admissions for eating disorders increased during the COVID-19 pandemic in female adolescents aged 10–17 years, according to new research published in Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Social Misfit or Normal Development? Students Who Do Not Date

Posted by [reposted by] Jim Liebelt · October 4, 2023

Published in Families, Culture, Teen Behaviors, Well-Being

A new study examined whether 10th graders in the Low dating group differed on emotional, interpersonal, and adaptive skills from youth in the other trajectories.

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