Countries with weaker social protection systems and higher income inequality tend to show wider adolescent health gaps.

The global burden of child and youth deaths remains high, despite dramatic reductions in under-5s deaths, and there are stark inequalities across the globe in the availability of health services to ...

Adolescent Health Issues , Could Lead to Rapid Aging, , Study Says. CNN reports a new study suggests smoking, obesity and ...

The research found little evidence that time spent on social media or frequent gaming causes mental health problems in ...

Alcohol treatment for adolescents in England who are not in employment, education or training (NEET) is more than twice as ...

New research highlights the cost-effectiveness of preventive policies in reducing mental distress and improving labor force participation, income, and health outcomes. Study: Psychological distress in ...

Recognition of signs suggesting adolescents are struggling with mental health issues can increase the chances kids get the help they need.

In a study led by researchers from Mass General Brigham, children with more adverse prenatal exposures (APEs) showed higher ...

A large international study conducted at the University of Turku in Finland found that most adolescents do not seek professional help even when they have a high level of mental health problems. This ...

In 2020, COVID-19 pandemic restrictions reduced social interactions and altered routines, increasing feelings of social isolation and instability. These restrictions increased adolescents’ ...

The right of adolescents to access confidential health care is sensitive and controversial. Recent challenges in the court system to adolescents' right to access abortion and contraception are eroding ...