Enlarge this image “When you’re younger, your mind is more open, and you’re more creative,” says 13-year-old Leo De Leon. Adolescence is…
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Teen Dating Violence Can Lead To Homicide — And Girls Are The Most Common Victims
by Rhitu Chatterjee April 15, 2019Enlarge this image Teen romance gone wrong can be dangerous for girls. Around 7 percent of teen homicides between 2003 and 2016…
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A Rise In Depression Among Teens And Young Adults Could Be Linked To Social Media Use
by Patti Neighmond March 14, 2019Enlarge this image During the era that social media and smartphones has risen, depression and stress among young people has also risen.…
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Enlarge this image There’s been an increase in vaping in teens, but e-cigarette manufacturers say it’s a safer alternative to smoking. Martina…
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Enlarge this image Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Peter Dazeley/Getty Images Most teens today own a smartphone and go online every day, and about…
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Francesco Zorzi for NPR On New Year’s Eve, back in 2012, Savannah Eason retreated into her bedroom and picked up a pair…
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The Perils Of Pushing Kids Too Hard, And How Parents Can Learn To Back Off
by Jane Greenhalgh June 11, 2018Enlarge this image Francesco Zorzi for NPR Francesco Zorzi for NPR On New Year’s Eve, back in 2012, Savannah Eason retreated into…
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For Troubled Kids, Some Schools Take Time Out For Group Therapy
by Selena Simmons-Duffin May 23, 2018The Resilience Builder Program teaches young students techniques for handling tough emotions, like visualizing a remote control for thoughts so they can…
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