Teens with depression have to navigate the challenges of living with a mood disorder, along with the usual academic and social pressures of high school. A depression diagnosis may be unsettling, but ...

The teen years can be rough and disorienting. Puberty, social media, school stress, it can all be a lot to process — a lot more than many parents might even realize. In fact, over 17 percent of teens ...

Teen depression duration varies significantly, with untreated episodes lasting weeks to years, while professional treatment can reduce symptoms within 4-6 weeks and achieve meaningful recovery in 3-12 ...

The mental health of adolescents is a pressing issue that calls for immediate, empathetic intervention. Spotting signs of depression and anxiety in young people early is critical in suicide prevention ...

Although social media can have benefits, it can also have significant negative consequences for mental health.

BOSTON - Teenagers are experiencing higher rates of depression than ever before, but a simple smartphone app could help treat a common symptom. 2020 was an especially tough year for 16-year-old Avary ...

Mission Prep, a specialized adolescent mental health clinic with centers across California and Virginia, has released a report explaining gendered differences in how depression manifests in teenagers.

A new report from the CDC shows the shocking rates of mental health issues for teen girls. Jean Twenge explains what's causing it ...

He sleeps the day away, and is irritable when he's awake. She's moody and mopes around. He eats everything or almost nothing. She hides in her room, shunning even the simplest chores. Does this sound ...