Recent research has shown that adolescents who engage in sexual intercourse exhibit more depressive symptoms, including suicidal ideation and intent, than do adolescents who do not engage in sexual intercourse. Research has also shown that individ...
Adolescence is often viewed as a tumultuous time. As teens grow more independent, social interaction with peers becomes increasingly important, and friendships with peers are associated with numerous positive outcomes. However, along with teens' e...
Inadequate sleep has been identified as a risk factor for a variety of health consequences. Short sleep durations and daytime sleepiness, an indicator of insufficient sleep and/or poor sleep quality, have been identified as risk factors for hypert...
