Tag: Adolescents / Teens
Coping Behaviors Improved Mental Well-Being in Adversity-Exposed Teens During Pandemic
Higher positive affect, lower perceived stress seen in association with caring for one's body, exercising, and engaging in healthy behaviors
2006 to 2019 Saw Mental Health-Related Visits Increase for Adolescents/Young Adults
Increase seen in proportion of mental health-related visits and in percent of visits with prescription of psychotropic medications
Considerable Prevalence of Δ8-THC Use Observed Among U.S. Teens
Prevalence was lower in Western versus Southern census regions, in states with regulations, in states with legal adult-use marijuana
Teen Use of Disposable E-Cigarettes Linked to Persistent Use Patterns
Baseline use of disposable devices linked to increase in continued e-cigarette use in adolescents and young adults
A Number of Teens Meet Criteria for Metabolic, Bariatric Surgery
Male teens, Black and Hispanic teens, and those in more deprived neighborhoods more likely to meet MBS eligibility criteria
Early Exercise After Concussion May Cut Teens’ Anxiety
Links also seen for initial concussion symptom severity and preconcussion anxiety
High Physical Fitness as a Teen Cuts Later Risk for Atherosclerosis
Findings particularly strong for lower odds of severe coronary stenosis
Teens’ Experience With Climate Disaster Raises Risk for Mental Distress
Findings seen for exposure within the past five years, but not 10 years
Advantaged Households Have Lower Intent to Vaccinate Teens Against HPV
Safety concerns were primary reason for parents in the advantaged group to have no intention to vaccinate
Pediatricians Feel Less Prepared to Care for Teens’ Opioid Use Disorder
Findings compared with management of alcohol, cannabis, or e-cigarette use