Teens who bully, harass, or otherwise victimize their peers are not always lashing out in reaction to psychological problems or unhealthy home environments, but are often using aggression strategically to climb their school’s social hierarchy, a University of California, Davis,…
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TikTok ‘Benadryl Challenge’ has killed at least one teen
(HealthDay)—A new internet dare, broadcast widely on teen-friendly TikTok, urges kids to overdose on the over-the-counter antihistamine Benadryl. But the “Benadryl Challenge” has already killed one teen and sent others to the ER, experts warn. According to News4 in Oklahoma…
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Teen 'burns from the inside out' after taking anti-anxiety medication
Brianaliz Moreno is lucky to be alive after anti-anxiety medication triggered a horrific allergic reaction that caused her to ‘burn from the inside out’. When Brianaliz, 17, began taking prescribed medication to help her deal with anxiety and depression, she…
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Study Connects Body Shaming Teen Girls With Increased Alcohol & Drug Use
Living in a human body (especially as a woman/femme person) can be a fraught experience. For teen girls, navigating interpersonal relationships, puberty and the ever-present pressures to try and have bodies that look a certain way can understandably have lasting…
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Teen Mothers Are More Likely to Deal With Mental Health Issues, Study Says
It’s no secret that motherhood comes with its own set of challenges that can be trying for your mental health — and if you’re dealing with depression or anxiety prior to becoming a parent, it isn’t just going to go…
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Teen perceptions about e-cigarette health risks vary by socioeconomics and personal demographics
Teenagers’ gender, sexual orientation, household income and their parents’ level of education are among factors that impact whether they believe that nicotine, toxins and other chemicals in e-cigarette and vaping products are harmful to their health, according to new research…
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