What Is Sadfishing, and Why Are Teens Doing It?
Sadfishing—you’ve probably seen it on your social media feeds, even if you didn’t know the ...
Why Teens Need Rules: How Parents Can Support Both Independence and Structure
The adolescent years can be difficult for both parents and children, as teens fight to develop ...
Male Substance Use: How to Tell If Your Teenage Son Is Using Drugs
When teen boys are depressed, they don’t usually talk about it. Instead, they often turn to ...
Genetic Factors in Teen Mental Health
Are mental disorders genetic? How much do genetics factor into the likelihood of a teen ...
5 Takeaways from the Latest Research on Social Isolation Among Teens
It’s now been nine months since COVID-related social distancing guidelines went into effect in ...
How to Talk to Your Teen About Unhealthy Body Image
Body image refers to the way teens feel about their bodies, not how they actually look. Having ...
Coping with Teen Trauma
Traumatic events can be emotionally damaging for teens for a long time after the initial event ...
Is There Really Such a Thing as Snapchat Dysmorphia?
Yet another unexpected effect of social media is coming to light: Young people are seeking ...
4 Scary Concepts from Netflix’s ‘The Social Dilemma’ That Every Parent Should Understand
The Social Dilemma, a new Netflix documentary, is a frightening look at how social media is ...