Tag: adolescents
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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…
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Social prescribing for young people: mapping pathways to community-based wellbeing and early intervention
Introduction: social prescribing as a potential prevention pathway for adolescents Adolescence is a period of rapid physical, emotional, and social change. Fostering social connectedness outside the family is central to identity development and mental wellbeing. This systematic mapping review examines how social prescribing and related community-based wellbeing activities may serve as prevention and early intervention…
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Social prescribing and community-based wellbeing for adolescents: mapping pathways to prevention and early intervention
Introduction: a growing need for prevention in adolescent mental health Adolescent mental health is increasingly drawing attention in primary care, schools, and communities. The COVID-19 era intensified demand, while specialist services often struggle to meet needs promptly. Although social prescribing has gained traction for adults, its application to children and young people (CYP) remains limited…
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Nutrition and Mental Health: A Lifeline in Crisis Settings
Nutrition and Mental Health: A Lifeline in Crisis Settings World Mental Health Day 2025 in India centers on the theme “Access to Services – Mental Health in Catastrophes and Emergencies.” This focus spotlights a crucial yet often overlooked bond: how nutrition and mental well-being reinforce each other in times of crisis. When disasters disrupt food…
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Dengue Vaccine Qdenga Cuts Hospitalizations by 68% in Brazil Outbreak, Study Finds
Real-World Effectiveness of the Dengue Vaccine Qdenga During Brazil’s 2024 Outbreak A Brazilian study published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases provides the first real-world evidence of Qdenga’s effectiveness after its approval. Conducted during the 2024 dengue surge in São Paulo, the research tracked outcomes among tens of thousands of adolescents and sheds light on how…