Adolescence

Parental Pressure and Behavior May Put Teens at Risk for Substance Use and Abuse Say Experts from Caron Treatment Centers

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Friday, March 15, 2019
Health, Mental health, Other Health, Managed care, Psychiatry, Abnormal psychology, Addiction, Adolescence, Articles, Behavioural sciences, Substance dependence

Tragically, our experience shows that parental interference and pressure can lead to a high-risk environment for mental illness and addiction.

Key Points: 
  • Tragically, our experience shows that parental interference and pressure can lead to a high-risk environment for mental illness and addiction.
  • And, those under high pressure 8-10 (parents, 36%; teens, 42%) far outweigh those under low pressure 1-3 (parents, 11%; teens, 10%) by more than three times.
  • If teens dont have healthy coping skills, they may be at an increased risk of substance abuse and addiction.
  • The Pressure to Perform study was conducted online within the United States by The Harris Poll on behalf of Caron Treatment Centers.

Study shows prevalence of back pain in children and adolescents, and increased rates associated with increasing age

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Tuesday, March 12, 2019
Perception, Pain, Senses, Suffering, Acute pain, Nociception, Back pain, Adolescence, Epidemiology

Up until this point, there has been no known large-scale epidemiologic study of back pain in a representative cohort of American children.

Key Points: 
  • Up until this point, there has been no known large-scale epidemiologic study of back pain in a representative cohort of American children.
  • The subjects were equally split by age and sex, and proportionally representative of the population of state of residence, race/ethnicity, and health insurance status as determined by census data.
  • Among the findings of the research:
    Back pain is common in children and adolescents, and the incidence of children who experienced pain in the past year increases linearly with age (about four percent for each year of age).
  • Now we can use these results to further study specific activity-based, physiological, and psychosocial contributors to back pain in this population."

In Honor of International Women’s Day, Always® Continues Their Commitment to Help #EndPeriodPoverty and Keep Girls in School

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Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Women, Other Consumer, Education, Primary, Secondary, Other Education, Blogging, Social media, Philanthropy, Parenting, Teens, Retail, Communications, Other Philanthropy, Specialty, Supermarket, Other Retail, Consumer, Foundation, Fund Raising, Childhood, Adolescence, Human development, Ageing, Girl, Women, Puberty, Humans, Sex

Together with your help, Always wants to ensure that all girls can confidently stay in school and have the opportunity to become whomever they dream to be.

Key Points: 
  • Together with your help, Always wants to ensure that all girls can confidently stay in school and have the opportunity to become whomever they dream to be.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190306005386/en/
    One of these is not a pad, but it's all some girls have.
  • This lack of access starts a vicious cycle: forgoing classes, getting behind in schoolwork and passing on activities, like sports and clubs.
  • All this can be especially damaging at puberty, when girls confidence plummets3 and school interactions are crucial to their development.

Children and Screens Petitions the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to Research the Effects of Screen Media Habits on Children’s Health

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Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Women, Education, Primary, Secondary, University, Technology, Consumer electronics, Internet, Audio, Video, Health, Public policy, Government, Mental health, Other Health, Other Policy Issues, Public policy, Philanthropy, Baby, Maternity, Children, Teens, Communications, Preschool, Research, Other Science, Other Philanthropy, Other Communications, Consumer, Family, Science, Foundation, General Health, Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, Adolescence, Articles, Health

From the perspective of environmental exposure, there is no greater influence on children today than digital media.

Key Points: 
  • From the perspective of environmental exposure, there is no greater influence on children today than digital media.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20190220005833/en/
    Children and Screens Petitions the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development to Research the Effects of Screen Media Habits on Children's Health (Photo: Business Wire)
    Given these concerns, Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development is petitioning TheEunice Kennedy ShriverNational Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD)to include the effects of screen media habits on childrens health to its list of research priorities for the next five years.
  • The benefits of digital media for children and adolescents include educational resources, opportunities for social and emotional development, access to resources for underserved populations, and platforms for creativity.
  • Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development is a 501C(3) national non-profit organization founded by Dr. Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra, who has spent her career in public service ranging from non-profit development, medicine and philanthropy devoted to children and adolescents.

Government of Canada Announces Funding to Promote Healthy Relationships to Prevent Teen Dating Violence

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Monday, February 11, 2019
Human behavior, Dating, Articles, Behavior, Abuse, Crime, Domestic violence, Teen dating violence, Violence, Gender violence, Adolescence, National Domestic Violence Hotline

OTTAWA, Feb. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - It is important for youth to learn about healthy relationships and ways to prevent gender-based violence, including teen and youth dating violence.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Feb. 11, 2019 /CNW/ - It is important for youth to learn about healthy relationships and ways to prevent gender-based violence, including teen and youth dating violence.
  • Through youth engagement, the program helps to raise awareness of the causes of teen dating violence while promoting healthier and more positive ways of being a young man that also promote healthy relationships.
  • Educating young men about the connections between negative gender norms, sexuality and teen dating violence is important to fostering healthy, positive relationships.
  • Survivors of gender-based violence and their families have asked our government to address the gaps in teen and youth dating violence and to promote healthy relationships.

Fortnite Frenzy: Common Sense Media/SurveyMonkey Poll of Parents and Teens Reveals Concerns and Attitudes About the Video Game Everyone Seems to Be Playing

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Thursday, December 6, 2018
Windows games, Software, Fortnite, Video game development, Adolescence, Computing, Third-person shooters

Of teens who play, about 22 percent of boys play at least once a day, compared to 9 percent of girls.

Key Points: 
  • Of teens who play, about 22 percent of boys play at least once a day, compared to 9 percent of girls.
  • Notably, teen girls are more likely than boys to say they have bonded with a sibling by playing Fortnite.
  • The actionable data can help demystify the game for some parents and navigate this new world with their kids."
  • Along with the results, parents and educators can access tips and advice from Common Sense about Fortnite.

KRY First with Therapy Online for Children and Young People

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Monday, December 3, 2018
Adolescence, Educational psychology, Puberty, Mental health, Health, Human behavior, Education

STOCKHOLM, Dec 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today KRY starts Sweden's first digital psychologist service for childrenand young people.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Dec 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today KRY starts Sweden's first digital psychologist service for childrenand young people.
  • KRY's focus on psychological care for children and adolescents consists of first-line care,that is, the reception of patients with mild to moderate mental health.
  • "Many children and young people are used to online communication, which can lower the threshold of seeking help.
  • Online therapy is an effective and secure way totake on that challenging development, says Martin Forster.

KRY First with Therapy Online for Children and Young People

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Monday, December 3, 2018
Adolescence, Educational psychology, Puberty, Mental health, Health, Human behavior, Education

STOCKHOLM, Dec 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today KRY starts Sweden's first digital psychologist service for childrenand young people.

Key Points: 
  • STOCKHOLM, Dec 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Today KRY starts Sweden's first digital psychologist service for childrenand young people.
  • KRY's focus on psychological care for children and adolescents consists of first-line care,that is, the reception of patients with mild to moderate mental health.
  • "Many children and young people are used to online communication, which can lower the threshold of seeking help.
  • Online therapy is an effective and secure way totake on that challenging development, says Martin Forster.

Black Friday Survey: Majority of Teens Plan to Shop at Brick-and-Mortar Stores this Holiday Season, Despite Changing Retail Landscape

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Wednesday, November 14, 2018
Business education, Junior Achievement, JA, Adolescence

These findings are essentially unchanged from a similar survey conducted by JA in 2017.

Key Points: 
  • These findings are essentially unchanged from a similar survey conducted by JA in 2017.
  • The survey of 1,004 teens was conducted in late October and early November by ORC International for JA.
  • "Many young people have their first shopping experience during the holidays," said Jack Kosakowski, President and CEO of Junior Achievement USA.
  • "This provides an opportunity for teens to begin learning how to work within a budget and make financially informed decisions.

National Entrepreneurship Month Research Shows 41 Percent of Teens would Consider Starting a Business as a Career Option

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Thursday, November 8, 2018
Ernst & Young, Adolescence, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Geography of Colorado, Business

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --New research from Junior Achievement and Ernst & Young LLP (EY) shows that 41 percent of teens would consider entrepreneurship as a career option, versus working in a traditional job.

Key Points: 
  • COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., Nov. 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --New research from Junior Achievement and Ernst & Young LLP (EY) shows that 41 percent of teens would consider entrepreneurship as a career option, versus working in a traditional job.
  • At the same time, 61 percent of teen girls have thought about starting a business, compared to 54 percent of boys.
  • The survey of 1,000 teens, conducted by Wakefield Research between October 15 and 22, 2018, has a margin of +/- 3.1%.
  • "Fear of Failure" is a prime concern of 67 percent of teens, who say it might stop them from starting a business.