A recent study in Sweden sheds some light on the impact bullying may have on the emotional health of teens. Almost 5,400 teens answered questions about verbal and emotional bullying they had been subject to over several months. In addition, the teens completed a questionnaire used to diagnose depression.
According to the results of the study, teens from either high-income families or low-income families were more at risk of developing symptoms of depression as a result of bullying than teens...
Cyber-bulling has a well known if unwelcome presence in the lives of many young people. Bullying now occurs via text messages, online... Read more »
Sleeping all day, skipping class, binge drinking – they’re hallmarks of the college experience for many students, but they’re also... Read more »
Although the reasons are not well understood, teenagers and adults with Asperger's syndrome (AS) seem to be more vulnerable to depression.... Read more »
It has become recognized that it isn't just adults who can get depression. More children and teens are being diagnosed with this mood... Read more »
Teens and adults with Asperger's syndrome and autism are at a higher risk of developing depression. Exact numbers differ; one study... Read more »
Researchers have found that the most optimistic teens may be less likely to be depressed, to use heavy drugs, or to demonstrate bad behavior than... Read more »
Experts with the U.S. Preventative Services Task Force are urging primary care doctors to routinely screen their teen patients for depression.... Read more »
Researchers say teens who are at high risk for developing depression because their parents suffer from the condition may be helped by a new program... Read more »
New research suggests that some teens are smoking marijuana not just for recreation but to self-medicate emotional problems, sleep difficulties,... Read more »
Children with ADHD are diagnosed more often in the early school years. Children with ADD (without hyperactivity) are sometimes not diagnosed until... Read more »
ADHD Medications Can Mimic Depression Medications for ADHD sometimes mimic the symptoms of depression and sometimes exacerbate symptoms of depression (and bipolar disorder ). This can make it hard to distinguish which symptoms are caused by...
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