There is an increase in families visiting psychiatrists with children showing symptoms of irritability, school withdrawal, ...

Many parents hear young daughters asking to remove body hair, often due to social pressure. An expert explains how to cope ...

As they began to feel pressure from their teachers, coaches, employers and friends, stress is created that can cause serious depression for our teens. The two most important places in a teen’s ...

A new study shows just how often boys are gambling and how they get lured in and addicted.

Your kid is on the couch after school, controller in hand. He's not placing bets on sports or sneaking into a casino. He's ...

Australia’s experiment is the first of its kind, but the evidence from alcohol, drug, and other bans is promising.

The names in this story have been changed. When I was 18, my best friend stopped talking to me. She wasn’t unfriendly about it. When we crossed paths, she would still smile. We would still interact ...

The Ghaziabad case serves as a sobering reminder that digital addiction is a real mental health concern, not just a parenting ...

Early sexual activity, often defined as initiation before 16, is a risky behaviour associated with many negative social and health outcomes. Sexual norms restricting sex till marriage have declined in ...

Teens with strong family bonds are 2.5x more likely to thrive socially as adults. The key to beating loneliness may start at ...

Music therapy is an evidence-based treatment provided by trained and licensed music therapists. Goals include communication, emotional expression, psychological growth, stress reduction, and ...

South Africans are encouraged to wear their flip flops on February 20 as Flip Flop Day 2026 raises funds and awareness for children and adolescents diagnosed with cancer.