Topic: Teens

Social media, teens, and depression: should we panic?

Recent studies show that the number of teenagers who suffer from various mental health issues, such as anxiety, ODD, depression, and so on, keeps increasing. Many connect it to the teen’s extensive use of modern...Read more

11-04-2019|Comment|author: Nicole Cowart

Worry over kids’ excessive smartphone use is justified

Sleep deprivation among teens spiked after 2012 – just as smartphone use became common. Parents who fear their kids are spending too much time in front of screens now have more reason for concern. New research...Read more

18-12-2018|Comment|author: Jean Twenge

Teens’ screen time linked to ADHD symptoms

A new study has found a link between teenagers’ frequent use of digital media and symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Digital media is easily accessible on mobile phones and consists of everything from texting to...Read more

14-09-2018|Comment|author: Julia Zvobgo

Parks for teens: 10 features teens want to see

In many parts of the world, park designers have turned to nature play as a way to foster connections to nature, increase social and cooperative play, and facilitate more physical activity. In many instances, these...Read more

02-12-2015|Comment|author: Victoria Derr