Teen years are a big deal. Bodies and brains change a lot. How parents act can make a huge difference in how teens feel. But what if growing up is tough? Bad stuff happening early in life can stick with a person. It can make them feel unsafe and mess with their mind. Most studies look at this in Western countries. But what about other places? How do these things wor...
In Western China, a significant number of teenagers are facing mental health challenges due to psychological abuse and neglect. This problem is often overlooked because it is not as visible as physical abuse. To tackle this issue, a large-scale survey was conducted with nearly 18, 350 students. The survey used well-established scales to measure psychological abuse...
Teens are facing a lot of mental health struggles. One of the biggest worries is suicide. Doctors have a tough time spotting who might be at risk. The tools they use aren't always accurate. That's where machine learning comes in. It's a type of smart tech that can learn and predict things. But how well does it work for teens? That's the big question. Not enou...
Self-image is a big deal. It shapes how we see ourselves, how we react to situations, and how we feel about life. A strong self-image helps us handle criticism and stay motivated. It's like a shield against negativity. Teenagers go through a lot. They're changing physically, emotionally, and socially. This makes them more aware of themselves, but it can also make the...
In Western China, the mental health of teenagers is under the microscope. Researchers wanted to see if being an only child affects teen's mental well-being. They used a method called Propensity Score Matching. This method helps to compare apples to apples. It controls for other factors that might skew the results. For instance, it can account for differences in ...
Sleep problems are common among teenagers. Physical movement is known to boost both physical and mental well-being. This is especially true for young people. It is important to understand how exercise affects sleep in teenagers. It is also important to look at how thoughts and feelings play a role in this connection. This is what a recent study set out to do. I...
In many developing countries, teens face big mental health hurdles. But their thoughts on the matter often get sidelined. That's where co-design comes in. It's a way to shape solutions that fit the specific needs and setting of a community. But making it work in places with few resources and unique cultural factors? That's the challenge. In Northern Ghana, a gr...
Teen mental health in Western countries is in a bad state. It has gotten worse over the past ten years. Many people point to screens, lack of exercise, and loneliness as the main reasons. However, it is not clear how these factors directly affect mental health. It is important to understand how teens interact with each other. These relationships can greatly impact t...
The journey from childhood to teenage years is a tough time for many. It is a period when feelings of sadness can start to appear. This makes it vital to look at the factors that might cause these feelings and how they change over time. A recent study focused on how confidence in different areas of life and feelings of sadness interact during these years. The study ...
In today's world, teens face many challenges, and one of the most damaging is exposure to violence. This isn't just about witnessing a single event, but living with continuous threats and harm. This ongoing stress can lead to something called Continuous Traumatic Stress (CTS). It's like having a low-grade fever that never goes away, wearing you down over time. Resea...