Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and ...

Deaths of despair spiked during Covid and continue to have lasting effects on our families, children and teens. Awareness and ...

Longitudinal data shows increasing or high addictive use of social media and mobile phones in adolescents significantly raises the risk of suicidal behaviors and ideation.

The presence of cellphones can have a negative impact on family relationships and youth mental health, according to two new ...

Discover the impact of dopamine on the brain's reward circuit, from pleasure to addiction, and how to find balance.

The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, or JAMA, on Oct. 13, found that 9- to 13-year-olds ...

Some of the seized items tested at THC levels far exceeding those found in regulated adult-use cannabis products.

New research from the University of Delaware finds that LGBTQ+ adolescents in Delaware face strikingly higher rates of mental health challenges and substance use compared to their peers.

The Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office is alerting parents, schools, and community members following a recent spike in the ...

The Guernsey County Sheriff’s Office is warning parents and schools after deputies reported a sharp increase in THC-infused products found in the hands of local teenagers. In ...

AT Burnley General Hospital’s urology department, 13-year-old Lexi writhed in agony as doctors treated life-threatening ...

Child maltreatment, which includes abuse and neglect, is one of the most serious public health concerns worldwide.