Many mood and psychological disorders develop during adolescence; however, the relationship between adolescent stress-related neurogenesis and psychiatric illnesses during this period remains unclear.

Mental health issues affect a significant percentage of children and adolescents worldwide, with behavior problems being among the most prevalent. Behavior problems in adolescence can lead to behavior ...

How can parents distinguish between typical teenage behavior and signs of more serious mental health issues? Jessica Holzbauer, LCSW, shares her insights on recognizing normal developmental changes, ...

Adolescent depression is a significant mental health issue that affects a considerable number of teenagers worldwide. Despite its prevalence, depression in teens is often misunderstood or overlooked, ...

In a breakthrough finding researchers at Columbia University Irving Medical Center identified a sensitive developmental period during adolescence that impacts adult impulsivity, aggression, and ...

For example, instead of asking, "Why are you acting this way?" Try asking your teen, "What is going on for you today?" If you ...

Teens who are lonely and those who experience conflict in their home life are more likely to act aggressively toward peers or become victims themselves. These are some of the findings in a new ...

Maternal depressive symptoms were associated with an increase in the number of unhealthy adolescent behaviors, a 15-year longitudinal study showed. While unhealthy behaviors were found to be common ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Sleep issues in children were associated with behavioral and emotional problems in late childhood and early ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Worldwide, about 14-percent of those between the ages of 10 and 19 experience a mental health disorder, that’s according to the World Health Organization. With that being ...