An analysis of a large nationally representative longitudinal study by University of California San Diego Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science report that starting tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, before the age of 18 is a major…
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Depression in Youth Linked to Risk for Somatic Diseases
TUESDAY, Dec. 15, 2020 — Patients diagnosed with depression in youth have increased risks for many somatic diseases and mortality, according to a study published online Dec. 9 in JAMA Psychiatry. Marica Leone, from Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson &…
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For Rural Youth, Mental Health Care Can Be Tough to Find
WEDNESDAY, Nov. 4, 2020 — While young Americans’ mental health appears to be getting worse, the places where help is needed most appear to have the fewest resources. A new study published in JAMA Network Open found that rural areas…
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Parental rejection of sexual orientation and gender identity ‘trigger’ for youth homelessness, new study finds
Parental rejection of sexual orientation and gender identity could be a key trigger in youth homelessness, according to new research. A report by UCD researchers, in conjunction with Focus Ireland and BeLonG To Youth Services, found that parents’ rejection of…
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Canadian youth show no movement in activity
The school year may have a few days remaining, but one report card is already in—and it shows that we have a lot of work to do. Canadian kids earned a D-plus from the 2020 ParticipACTION Report Card on Physical…
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Youth who understand mental illness more likely to ask for help later
Stigma associated with mental illness hinders many people from seeking help when they need it most. Because attitudes toward mental illness are typically formed early in life, ensuring youth receive education about mental illness and stigma could also be key…
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