Adolescents

The Netflix logo is seen on their office in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US July 16, 2018.

Netflix portrayals of violence diminish teens' understanding of pain

Popular Netflix media commonly portrays pain in the context of violence, trivializing other forms of pain that adolescents can experience, such as chronic pains or menstrual pains.

Drug, alcohol use rises among evacuee teens

Since the war began, many face mental stress. Maccabi opened addiction treatment clinics due to increased drug use in conflict zones.

By YUVAL BAGNO
17/03/2024

Mental distress spikes among Israeli teens - WHO study

Social media use and screen addiction have increased, which may impact adolescent well-being, said the researchers.

Holiday blues: Recognizing signs of depression and anxiety in your child

What are the manifestations of depression and anxiety in teenagers, what are the causes, and how are they treated?

By MAARIV
20/07/2023

Teen mental health emergency visits decline in US as pandemic eases, CDC says

While mental health emergency visits for adolescents overall during 2022 fell by 11%, poor mental and behavioral health in this age group remains a substantial public health issue.

By REUTERS
11/05/2023

Florida man shoots tenant in bed with his teenage daughter

The man reportedly went into the bedroom of the teenager and attempted to sleep next to her while naked.

Raising teenagers is like living with chimps, and it's scientifically proven

In a current study, researchers found that adolescent chimpanzees are very similar to human teenagers, and even manage to be nicer than them.

By WALLA!
21/02/2023

Can our brains be trained into respectful political dialogue? - study

Researchers built a unique synchrony-focused intervention and examined its effects on neural and hormonal responses among Jewish and Arab adolescents.

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