The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended Tuesday that children and teens be screened for anxiety and depression — the first time the advisory panel has issued such a recommendation. The ...

As adolescent girls head back to school, they may feel more than the usual jitters. Uncertainty and change await them after spending months in the safety of their homes, and that might cause added ...

Gen Z teens and tweens are experiencing anxiety at higher rates that previous generations. Gun violence, social media, and an unstable economy all contribute to their mental health struggles. Parents ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Escitalopram treatment was linked to reduced anxiety symptoms among adolescents, according to results of a ...

Adolescents’ social world is a critical context for development. Across generations, interactions with peers drive exploration of the key tasks of adolescence, including identity formation, expanding ...

About 1 in 8 adolescents and young adults in the U.S. are using AI chatbots for mental health advice, according to a new ...

Anxiety disorders are among the most common psychiatric conditions affecting children and adolescents. While antidepressants are frequently used to treat youth with anxiety disorders, sometimes, ...

There are several types of anxiety medications to consider, but selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the most commonly prescribed medication for teens. Many would agree that the teen ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A layperson-delivered psychological intervention that focused on positive human attributes rather than ...

As adolescent girls head back to school, they may feel more than the usual jitters. Uncertainty and change await them after spending months in the safety of their homes, and that might cause added ...