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Reckless adolescent sexuality can stem from incomplete brain development, misplaced beliefs, or depression in the teenager, making them indifferent to harmful patterns.

Teenagers with depressive tendencies or whose parents suffer from depression can learn to overcome these patterns with therapy and coping skills, a new study shows.

New research in adolescent psychology reveals a fascinating link between religion and a teen's mood. Going to church may be a cause of childhood depression.

Parents often worry about depression in their teenagers. The difference between being sad and being clinically depressed can be measured by comparing teens to peers.

Half of North American students will weigh too much by 2010 if present trends continue. What are some of the student issues when children are overweight?

Praying with your doctor for a child struggling with cancer may not be the first thing you consider, but research shows that prayer helps fight disease.

In a bold step that goes beyond previous recommendations, an advisory panel is urging doctors to screen all teenagers for depression, even if symptoms are not present.

Guide for parents to promote writing in their daughter's life along with tips for teens.

Gothic or "goth" clothing, an eccentric style first created in the 1980s, remains popular with children and adults; as a subcultural fashion trend, it's here to stay.

Families with a limited income or no health insurance can find help for teens by exploring community programs for depression. Teenagers also need support from parents.

Maintaining teen mental health is important to the over all well being of adolescents.

Teenage depression and suicide risk are intimately connected. Learn more about triggers and symptoms of adolescent depressive episodes and suicidal behavior.

An effective treatment for depressed teenagers or children is combination therapy, which blends of antidepressants and cognitive-behavioral talk therapy.

Adolescents today use drugs and alcohol at an early age. Middle school parents can help their children by identifying the signs of drug abuse before depression sets in.

Parenting advice from positive education programs may help parents ward off childhood depression.

Though teenage depression and suicide are at all time highs, parents can adapt positive psychology tips to help children avoid childhood depression.

A new study reveals who is most likely to become addicted to the Internet. The results are surprising.