12-year-old adolescent who claims to have been a victim of collective rape at school awaits psychological care at SUS
A 12-year-old boy from São Paulo who reported being raped in a school bathroom is currently waiting for psychological treatment through Brazil's public health system, SUS, after refusing to return to school.
Research reveals that adolescent defiant behavior may leave a lifelong mark on the body
A new study suggests that conflicts and aggressive behavior during adolescence can have lasting health effects into adulthood.
Nigeria: Teenage Pregnancy Highest in Northern Nigeria - - Report
A report highlights that northern Nigeria faces the highest rates of teenage pregnancy, with Kebbi leading at 32%.
The mental health of adolescents
The adolescent stage is crucial for forming habits that affect mental well-being, with suicide being a leading cause of death among young people in Ecuador.
ICU at the Children's Hospital expands visiting hours for companions
Visitors to the ICU at the Children’s Hospital and Adolescent Health in Macapá can now stay longer, improving support for hospitalized children.
Jonathan Haidt: "Instagram bears the main responsibility for the collapse of adolescent mental health"
Psychologist Jonathan Haidt argues that Instagram significantly contributes to the decline in mental health among adolescents, highlighting concerns over the impact of social media on youth.
Have you used antidepressants as a child or young person? Tell us
An article by Iltalehti seeks reader experiences regarding childhood or adolescent use of antidepressants, highlighting both benefits and potential side effects.
Zuckerberg admits he ignored concerns from experts and kept beauty filter on Instagram
Mark Zuckerberg testified that he disregarded concerns over adolescent well-being regarding Instagram's beauty filters, citing freedom of expression as his guiding principle.
Mark Zuckerberg is questioned amid trial over youth addiction to social media
Mark Zuckerberg is being questioned in a U.S. court about Instagram's impact on young people's mental health during a significant trial regarding adolescent addiction to social media.
SNAI claims it is improving food and infrastructure in response to health issues in the Litoral Penitentiary
The National Comprehensive Care Service for Adult Inmates and Adolescent Offenders (SNAI) has addressed concerns regarding health conditions and habeas corpus requests at Litoral Penitentiary, asserting ongoing improvements in living conditions.
SNAI recognizes health complexity in prisons and exposes measures against inmate deaths
The National Service for Comprehensive Attention to Adult Inmates and Adolescent Offenders (SNAI) acknowledged health issues in prisons and mentioned that determining the causes of inmate deaths is solely the responsibility of forensic processes and technical analyses, following complaints from families amid reports of tuberculosis and malnutrition.
We who provide training in Family-Based Treatment have work to do
The authors argue for the importance of training in Family-Based Treatment (FBT) for child and adolescent psychiatric practitioners amid ongoing discussions about eating disorder treatment.
Why social networks harm the mental health of adolescents
A recent report by Anses calls for limiting minors' access to social media and holding platforms accountable, highlighting the concerning impact on adolescent mental health in France.
Social networks are seriously harming the health of teenagers, warns Anses
The French health agency Anses warns that social media significantly harms adolescent mental health, particularly among girls, and advocates for stricter regulations to protect minors.
How Masturbation in Adolescence Affects Women's Sexual Lives
A new study investigates the impact of adolescent masturbation on women's later sexual lives, highlighting a surprising connection, with one in 24 women having never masturbated during their teenage years.