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08/24/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Therapy determined to be cheaper AND more effective than prescriptions for depression in teenagers, according to new research

Mental health is just as important as physical health, and according to a recent study, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most effective and fastest way to help teenagers overcome their depression. Over the last few years, teenage depression rates have soared by a whopping 30 percent. Sadly, both teens and their parents are often forced […]

08/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Physical activity in teenage girls can be improved with mental training, according to research

The level of physical activity of female teenagers can be enhanced with mental training, according to a study published in the Journal of Sport and Health Science. The study was carried out by a team of researchers from the University of Tehran and Tehran University of Medical Sciences who investigated whether mental training can improve the level […]

06/11/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Study: Teens should run a mile every day to prevent depression

Teens aged between 15 and 19 were found to be more vulnerable to succumb to depression due to academic stress and social pressure. To combat this mental issue, experts suggest that teens run a mile daily to prevent depression. Research says, the lack of physical activity could possibly be the reason why more kids are having […]

06/07/2018 / By Carol Anderson

Children who experience cyberbullying are twice as likely to self-harm or attempt suicide

In this age of social media where majority of the youth seek validation through feedback from their peers, cyberbullying has become rampant as online platforms became an open field for bullies to target other people’s profiles. A case study has proven that people under the age of 25 who have experienced cyberbullying are two times […]

05/31/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Teens who nap during the day perform better in school

Young adults who take a nap during the day perform better in school, according to a study published in the journal Behavioral Sleep Medicine. A team of researchers from the University of Delaware and the University of Pennsylvania looked at the effect of napping during the day on the neurocognitive function in teenagers. In conducting the observational study, the […]

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