Teen Health

With all of the pressure on teens today, it is important as parents to encourage our teens to take a break and destress for both their social and emotional health. Here are five things teens can do to take a real break.

The U.S. Women’s National Team (USWNT) is comprised of not only winners, but 23 of the ultimate role models possible for young girls today.

Social media can have serious negative effects on your teen's body image, mental health, and more. Dr. Jennifer Salerno, Nurse Practitioner and Founder of Possibilities for Change, weighs in with tips on how parents can help support a positive body image in teens in the age of social media.

According to the CDC, teen use of cigarettes is down, but there's a new hazard on the rise. Vaping, or electronic cigarettes, creates new dangers for addiction, illness and even death. Learn the facts to keep your kids safe.

Teens get hungry – fast! Here are five easy meals teens can whip up themselves to keep the hunger at bay.

Read on for signs and symptoms of teen depression, and find resources to help your child cope if you think she needs help.

Recent findings suggest more high school and college students deal with mental anxiety today than teens from the Great Depression Era.

Recent studies have found cosmetics to contain harmful ingredients that may be hazardous to the health of teens. This article discusses the possible risks of using cosmetics, and the recommendations and alternatives that are available.

The temptation for teen athletes to use steroids can be hard to resist. Get the facts about steroid use and abuse.

Do you worry your teen is not getting enough exercise? Use these tips to find ways to help keep your teen motivated to stay physically fit.

Read facts, symptoms, and warning signs of methamphetamine and drug use among teenagers.

A psychologist advises parents on how to talk to kids and teens about suicide and self-harm and get them the help they need.

A mother who has lost her son to suicide has a first-person message for parents: Learn about suicide, and talk to your teen.

Find out why a tween's sleep needs change, and learn the telltale signs that your child is overtired.

Learn about a tween's nutritional requirements and find helpful dietary guidelines.