Adolescent Behavior
Depressive symptoms rising faster in US teens who do not engage in risk behaviors
An increase in depressive symptoms was observed among U.S. teenagers without, rather than with, behavioral risk factors, underscoring the need for greater screening in this population, data show.
Maintaining healthy behaviors in early life essential to preserving future heart health
Maintaining healthful behaviors may be key to improving the trajectory of heart health from early adolescence into adulthood, according to study findings published in JAMA Cardiology.
Sleep disturbance in preadolescence may increase suicide risk up to 2 years later
Sleep disturbance at age 10 years was associated with a greater risk for suicidal ideation and behavior by age 12, underscoring the importance of sleep in the prevention of youth suicide, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.
Physical activity level during childhood linked to cardiac work in adolescence
Moderate to vigorous physical activity during childhood was associated with less cardiac work during adolescence, according to study findings published in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Q&A: Dermatologist weighs in on ethics of cosmetic enhancements in adolescents
The demand for cosmetic enhancement procedures is on the rise among adolescents, with 229,740 performed among this population in 2020 alone, according to a study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology.
Increase in sedentary time in childhood linked to enlarged left ventricle later in life
In a longitudinal cohort study presented at the European Society of Cardiology Congress, people who had greater amounts of sedentary time in childhood were more likely to have an increase in left ventricular mass as a young adult.
Diurnal variation present in youth suicidal ideation, suicide attempts
INDIANAPOLIS — In a survey of psychiatrically hospitalized youth, more than half of participants reported their most recent suicide attempt occurred in the evening and night. According to researchers, the diurnal variation in suicidal ideation points to the need for increased support in the later hours of the day to decrease youth suicide risk.
Variability in sleep duration, onset increase risk for school-related issues in teens
INDIANAPOLIS — Greater variability in sleep duration and sleep onset were risk factors for academic or disciplinary issues among adolescents, according to preliminary research.
Sleep problems linked to mental health, behavior in late childhood, early adolescence
Sleep problems in children were associated with psychopathological symptoms such as emotional and behavioral issues during childhood and into adolescence, according to a study published in JAMA Psychiatry.
Study finds teens speed more than 30% of the time when driving
Teenagers are engaging in risky driving behaviors, according to new research, highlighting opportunities for targeted interventions that address the concerning trends.