Tag: adolescents
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Are chatbots harming teen mental health and social development?
What the conversation around chatbots misses As teens increasingly interact with AI-powered chatbots in school apps, social feeds, and learning platforms, questions about safety and well-being have moved to the forefront. A growing body of concern centers on how frequent or intimate use of chatbots could shape teenagers’ mental health and social development. Some experts…
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Prozac for Children: No Benefit Over Placebo, Experts Say
Overview: What the latest findings mean for young people Recent analyses and expert interpretations suggest that Prozac (fluoxetine) does not demonstrate clinically meaningful benefits for treating depression in children and adolescents beyond a placebo effect. This conclusion is prompting fresh conversations about how and when antidepressants should be prescribed to younger patients and which guidelines…
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Migraine Linked to Hypertension in Adolescents: New Study Findings
Overview: A Significant Association in Teens Recent findings published in Hypertension highlight a notable link between migraine and hypertension among adolescents. The study shows that teens who experience frequent or severe migraine episodes may have a higher likelihood of elevated blood pressure compared with their peers. While the exact mechanisms remain under investigation, researchers emphasize…
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Migraine Linked to Hypertension in Adolescents: New Findings
Introduction New research published in Hypertension adds to growing evidence that migraine and hypertension are linked in adolescents, especially among those with severe migraine. While the two conditions have historically been studied separately in young people, the latest findings suggest that teens with frequent or disabling migraines may have an increased risk of elevated blood…
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SLE in Teens Linked to Higher Pregnancy Risks and Losses
Overview: SLE and adolescent pregnancy Recent study results presented to the medical community highlight a concerning trend: adolescents living with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) experience more adverse pregnancy outcomes compared with healthy peers, and they may also face higher rates of pregnancy loss than adults with SLE. The findings, discussed at a major rheumatology conference,…
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Masculine Traits in Adolescent Boys Linked to Harm
New findings shed light on how “manly” norms affect teen behavior Adolescence is a turbulent period, marked by a search for identity and belonging. A major study conducted under The Men’s Project examined 1,401 male adolescents to understand how adherence to traditionally masculine traits relates to aggressive and hurtful behavior. The results challenge a common…
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Quit Now! The Expert’s Guide to Talking to Children About Vaping
Why early conversations matter Vaping has moved from a niche trend to a common experience for many young people. With flavors, sleek devices, and aggressive marketing, teens can underestimate nicotine’s risks. Experts agree that timely, calm conversations are more effective than scolding. This guide distills insights from psychologists and public health professionals to help parents…
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Timely Prevention of Adolescent Invasive Meningococcal Disease: A Critical Window for Vaccination
Understanding the Adolescent Risk Curve for Invasive Meningococcal Disease Meningococcal disease is a serious threat to adolescents, not just infants. Recent discussions with experts highlight that the 11–23 year age group, commonly living in close quarters and engaging in social behaviors such as sharing cigarettes or vaping, carries a heightened risk of carriage and transmission.…
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Timely Prevention of Adolescent Invasive Meningococcal Disease: Guarding a Critical Window in Paediatric Care
Introduction: Why Adolescents Are a Critical Window for IMD Prevention Meningococcal disease (IMD) can strike at any age, but adolescence presents a uniquely vulnerable window. Recent expert discussions highlight that in many regions, the most common IMD-causing serogroups shift across ages and settings, making timely vaccination during adolescence essential. In the US, MenB accounts for…
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Social prescribing for adolescents: mapping pathways to community-based wellbeing
Introduction: why social prescribing matters for adolescents Adolescence is a critical window for social, emotional, and mental development. With rising mental health concerns among young people and stretched statutory services, there is growing interest in social prescribing and community-based wellbeing activities as potential prevention and early-intervention pathways. This article summarizes a systematic mapping of how…