#teendepression
Psychology | Psychology & Psychological Research
Study: Teens Who Hold Off On Dating Have Better Social Skills, Less Depressed - Study Finds
A new study has found that teens who don't date are happier, less depressed, and more adept at dealing with a variety of social situations.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Teens who Can Name Their Negative Emotions Feel Better
Posts about Mental health written by BPS Research Digest
Health & Fitness | Sleep
Study: 7 In 10 Teens Don't Get Enough Sleep, Raising Risk For Drug Use, Suicidal Thoughts - Study Finds
According to sleep experts, teenagers need between eight and ten hours of sleep every night, but a new study finds that when they're not meeting that standard, they're more prone to risky behaviors.
Psychology | Personality
Treating Teens' Depression May Make Parents Happier, Too - The Atlantic
Early evidence suggests that treatment has a ripple effect in families.
Psychology | Parenting and Kids
Screen All Teens For Depression, Pediatricians Urge
The nation's leading group of pediatricians has updated its guidelines for tackling teen mental health issues. One recommendation: Annual depression screening for all adolescents 12 and older.