Banning screens is often not an option. So Science News spoke with experts studying screen use and addiction in teens to help families navigate this complex issue.

Some women’s symptoms improved quickly after taking the pill, but depression persisted in others. Doctors are trying to learn ...

Before it opened, Petersen said 800 children had to leave the county for extended or inpatient mental health care per year. The closest facility for inpatient mental health care for children was the ...

Depression is a common mental health condition and mood disorder that causes a persistent feeling of sadness and loss of interest in things as well as activities you once enjoyed; it causes a ...

A Sydney-based study of 69 young people seeking mental health care found almost a quarter showed disrupted body clocks that ...

Teen depression is more "flexible" than adult's, a new study finds — which means it requires different treatment. That's a good thing, experts say.

Depression Teenagers from Source/Image licensed from Ingram Image The clinical depression among teens ages 15-17 rose from 3% in 2019 to 6% in 2022, a Blue Cross Blue Shield Association report shows.

Exploring the importance of recognizing warning signs of mental health challenges in teens and the role of parents and therapists.

Researchers found that interactions between depressive symptoms – like sadness, fatigue and a lack of interest – are less predictable in teens but become more fixed in adults, which can lead to ...

New research reveals that depression in young teens may be more treatable than in adults, thanks to more flexible and less entrenched symptom patterns.

Depression in young teens could be easier to treat than in adulthood due to the symptoms being more flexible and not yet ingrained, a study shows.

Nearly 1 in 5 US teenagers battle depression. But parents can help by communicating openly, creating a behavior contract and finding low-pressure opportunities to interact with their teen.