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health1 month ago•5 min saved

Real-Time Signals Foresee Most Suicide Attempts a Week Ahead

Harvard researcher Matthew Nock and colleagues report that a real-time, app-based study of 600+ high-risk individuals found that 75% of suicide attempts and 87% of suicide-related events occurred in the week prior, enabling scalable, just-in-time interventions; agitation proved a stronger predictor than depression, with risk rising about 11% per extra point of agitation on a 0–10 scale, using frequent surveys and an alert system to intervene before crises.

via FAS Current|

#adolescents #health #mental-health

mental-health1 month ago•25 min saved

Teens show near-zero regret after gender-affirming chest surgery, study finds

A cross-sectional study at a pediatric hospital comparing adolescents (under 18) and young adults (18–26) who had gender-affirming chest surgery found near-zero median regret (0) and maximum satisfaction (5) in both groups, with no significant age-related differences. Family support correlated with higher satisfaction, while a small subset reported cosmetic concerns but still noted improved quality of life. Limitations include a median 1.8 years post-surgery and a 42% response rate, raising potential biases. Overall, findings align with prior adult data and challenge assumptions that youth may later regret irreversible changes.

via PsyPost|

#adolescents #chest-surgery #family-support

health1 month ago•52 min saved

When Muscle Becomes Obsession: What Parents Should Know About Bigorexia

Experts warn that bigorexia, or muscle dysmorphia, is on the rise among boys and young men, driven by distorted self-perception and compulsive exercise and dieting; while it’s more common in males, it’s often under-recognized, with social media and influencer culture amplifying pressure to look ultra-lean and muscular; early recognition and access to professional help are key to preventing harmful behaviors.

via BuzzFeed|

#adolescents #bigorexia #body-image

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Large study finds Pfizer mRNA vaccine lowers myocarditis risk in teens and young adults vs infection

A large retrospective study of about 4.1 million people aged 16–25 found that Pfizer/BNT162b2 vaccination is associated with lower risk of myocarditis, pericarditis, and death than SARS-CoV-2 infection; infection carries a higher cardiac risk than vaccination, though vaccine-associated myocarditis remains rare.

via CIDRAP|

#adolescents #covid-19 #health

health1 month ago•10 min saved

Teen Finally Diagnosed With Endometriosis After Years of Dismissal

A 14-year-old girl from Yorkshire endures crippling period pain after doctors repeatedly dismissed endometriosis as a possibility due to her age; after her family pushes for a second private opinion, she receives a diagnosis and undergoes laparoscopy, highlighting delays in recognizing endometriosis in teens and the need for better menstrual-health education and access to timely investigations.

via BBC|

#adolescents #diagnosis-delay #endometriosis

health2 months ago•7 min saved

Addictive social media use may fuel ADHD symptoms in teen boys, UCSF study finds

A five-year UCSF study of more than 11,000 U.S. adolescents found that rising addictive social media use predicted higher ADHD symptoms a year later, particularly among boys aged 14–15; the reverse wasn’t consistently observed, suggesting parents should watch for red flags in social-media patterns rather than just total screen time.

via The Washington Post|

#adhd #adolescents #health

science3 months ago•28 min saved

Teens’ gaming time may boost certain skills, but addiction harms cognition

Austrian researchers studied 3,854 adolescents and found that longer daily gaming time is not inherently harmful to cognitive abilities and may relate to better visual-spatial, reasoning, and memory skills, while higher Internet Gaming Disorder (gaming addiction) scores are linked to lower performance across cognitive domains and minor motor declines. When separating heavy gaming from addiction, time spent gaming shows positive associations, and game type also matters, with strategy/role-playing games linked to stronger skills and competitive shooters linked to higher addiction and weaker scores. The study notes limitations like its cross-sectional design and reliance on self-reported playtime, and calls for more research on game mechanics and broader populations.

via PsyPost|

#adolescents #cognition #gaming

health7 months ago•8 min saved

Pre-Workout Supplements Tied to Severe Sleep Loss in Youth, Canadian Study Finds

A Canadian study of 16–30-year-olds found that past-year use of pre-workout supplements is linked to a higher likelihood of sleeping five hours or less per night. With high caffeine levels (90–350 mg per serving), these stimulants may disrupt sleep during a critical period of development; experts urge routine screening for supplement use, harm-reduction steps like avoiding these products 12–14 hours before bed, and tighter oversight of dietary supplements in Canada.

via SciTechDaily|

#adolescents #caffeine #canada

health7 months ago•10 min saved

Sugary drinks linked to higher anxiety odds in teens, new review finds

A review of nine observational studies (ages 10–19) finds teens who consume more sugary drinks have about 34% higher odds of an anxiety disorder, but causation can’t be established and reverse factors may play a role; reducing sugary intake could support adolescent mental health.

via The Conversation|

#adolescents #anxiety #energy-drinks

health7 months ago•37 min saved

Teens Using Cannabis Linked to Doubling of Psychosis and Mood Disorder Risks

A large U.S. study of 463,396 adolescents aged 13–17 found that past-year cannabis use is associated with about twice the risk of developing psychotic and bipolar disorders by age 26, and higher risks of depression and anxiety, based on universal pediatric screening and electronic health records from 2016–2023. With cannabis potency rising, public health experts call for reducing potency and limiting youth marketing, and stress the need for accurate, evidence-based information for families.

via Ground News|

#adolescents #bipolar-disorder #cannabis

nutrition7 months ago•48 min saved

Teens' Anxiety Linked to High Sugar Drink Intake, Meta-Analysis Finds

A Bournemouth University–led systematic review and meta-analysis of nine studies finds that high consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages is associated with a 34% increased risk of anxiety symptoms in adolescents. Seven of nine studies showed a significant link. While causation isn’t proven, experts suggest blood sugar spikes and crashes from sugary drinks may affect mood, and reducing intake or choosing alternatives like sparkling water, herbal tea, or unsweetened milk could help.

via Healthline|

#adolescents #anxiety #diet

neuroscience8 months ago•17 min saved

Adolescent BPD Linked to Diminished Brain Control During Self-Identity Tasks

A neuroimaging study of drug-naïve adolescent girls with borderline personality disorder found reduced activation in the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and other regions during self-reflection compared with healthy controls, suggesting diminished cognitive control over identity processing; results hint that some social-cognition networks may be preserved, but generalizability is limited by the small, female-only sample and study design, underscoring the need for replication and longitudinal work.

via PsyPost|

#adolescents #borderline-personality-disorder #dorsolateral-prefrontal-cortex

mental-health8 months ago•14 min saved

Teens with Social Anxiety May Act Out, Study Finds

New research shows that social anxiety in some adolescents can manifest as aggression and impulsivity rather than withdrawal. In a study of 298 teens, latent profile analysis revealed three groups: a well-adjusted majority, a prototypical high-anxiety group with vulnerable narcissism, and an atypical aggressive-impulsive group with high vulnerable and grandiose narcissism (more common in boys). The findings emphasize heterogeneity in social anxiety and suggest the need for longitudinal studies and tailored interventions beyond the usual shy-withdrawal model.

via PsyPost|

#adolescents #aggression #impulsivity

health8 months ago•3 min saved

Intrusive Thoughts and OCD: Signs, Causes, and Coping Strategies

The piece explains that intrusive thoughts—unwanted, distressing mental images or ideas—are common, but for some people they can become obsessive and lead to compulsions characteristic of OCD, which often begins in puberty. It notes potential genetic and early-life stress links, underscores that most people can dismiss these thoughts, and offers coping tips like labeling thoughts, visualizing OCD as separate, maintaining self-care, and seeking professional help when thoughts become persistent or disabling.

via BBC|

#adolescents #health #intrusive-thoughts

health9 months ago•5 min saved

Spirituality's Impact on Brain Recovery in Depression

The article explores how spirituality and faith can physically reshape the brain, offering resilience against depression in adolescents and young adults, and emphasizes the importance of a genuine relationship with Christ for lasting healing and purpose.

via The Gospel Coalition|

#adolescents #brain #depression