Psych News Alert | adolescent

Screentime Addictive Behaviors in Children Common, Tied to Later Suicidality

6/18/25 2:00 PM

There are distinct trajectories of addictive use of social media, mobile phones, and video games in ...

Above Average Social Media Use May Contribute to Depressive Symptoms in Young Adolescents

5/23/25 2:15 PM

Higher-than-average social media use as a tween was associated with greater depression the following...

Child Psychiatrists Back Up Pediatricians

6/24/24 11:16 AM

Depression, Anxiety Symptoms in Youth With History of Depression Lessened During Pandemic

4/22/22 12:00 AM

Severe Substance Use Disorder Symptoms in Adolescence Found to Persist Into Adulthood

4/1/22 12:00 AM

Children’s Medical Groups Declare National Emergency on Child and Adolescent Mental Health

10/20/21 12:00 AM

Demand for Care for Depression, Suicidal Thoughts Among U.S. Youth Is Growing, Report Finds

3/29/21 12:00 AM

Adolescents With Depression Found to Benefit From Collaborative Care Program

2/20/18 12:00 AM

Depression is common among adolescents, yet an estimated 40% never receive treatment. A study in Psy...

Study Finds Majority of Adolescents Receiving Treatment for Depression Find It Helpful

6/18/15 12:00 AM

An estimated 5 to 10% of U.S. youth aged 12 to 17 experience a major depressive episode each year. A...