Search Results for 'Teen'

Send Dr. Besser Your Questions on Teen Depression

Nearly 2 million American teenagers are diagnosed with depression, but many go undiagnosed. On Tuesday "Good Morning America" will share the stories of teens who live with this mental health condition. Has your teen experienced [...]

Posted On : Sep, 14 2010 | Comments : 0

Just half an hour extra in bed 'makes teenagers happier and ...

Giving teenagers half an hour of extra sleep before school each day dramatically improves their behaviour, a study has found. Youngsters who had 30 minutes more shut-eye were more alert and in a better mood in class, were less likely to [...]

Posted On : Jul, 07 2010 | Comments : 0

Early bedtimes may protect teens from depression

Earlier bedtimes make for happier teens, a new study in the journal Sleep suggests. Adolescents whose parents enforced bedtimes of 10 p.m. or earlier were significantly less likely to be depressed and to have suicidal thoughts. Than their [...]

Posted On : Jan, 13 2010 | Comments : 0

Good sleep helps to cut teenage depression

Hitting the bed early and a proper good night's sleep can reduce instances of depression and suicidal thoughts in teenagers, according to a new study. The study was published in the journal Sleep, in the January 1 issue. Adolescents who go [...]

Posted On : Jan, 04 2010 | Comments : 0

Teenage Depression Cut Down by Earlier Bedtime - Study

A new research has revealed that going to bed earlier manages to cut the risk of teen depression substantially. Also, the practice seems to protect against youngsters having suicidal thoughts. An American study, which involved subjects f [...]

Posted On : Jan, 02 2010 | Comments : 0

Regular teen pot smokers prone to depression, anxiety - Stud...

Teenagers who smoke marijuana on a daily basis cause damage to their developing brains, making them more susceptible to depression and anxiety in adulthood, a new McGill University study suggests. The finding is particularly significant in [...]

Posted On : Dec, 18 2009 | Comments : 1

Sleep may limit teens' depression

Depression in adolescents, a problem 1 in 5 teens experiences before age 18, could be reduced or even prevented by something relatively simple yet often ignored by late-night tweeting or texting teens - sleepFew teenagers get. The recommen [...]

Posted On : Nov, 14 2009 | Comments : 0

Depression united troubled teens

A portrait of four volatile teens - angry, depressed, thrill-seeking and lost - began to emerge yesterday in a town desperately trying to understand how a gang of local boys might become cold-blooded killers. Steven Spader, 17, a high scho [...]

Posted On : Oct, 08 2009 | Comments : 2

Internet addiction linked to ADHD, depression in teens

Some children and teens are more likely than their peers to become addicted to the Internet, and a new study suggests it's more likely to happen if kids are depressed, hostile, or have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or social phob [...]

Posted On : Oct, 06 2009 | Comments : 0

Teen depression at forefront as communities cope with deaths

After a 10-year-old boy took his life in Evanston earlier this year, communities stunned by youth suicides are spreading that message to prevent further tragedies. Three public forums on childhood depression were held in Evanston over the p [...]

Posted On : Oct, 02 2009 | Comments : 0

Depression and Anxiety Disorders in Teens

Among adults, depression and anxiety are closely linked yet distinct entities. Historically, the association has been generally applied to teens and adolescents. This distinction may be modified to be a “joined” relationship i [...]

Posted On : Sep, 25 2009 | Comments : 0

Some Teenage Sleep Patterns Linked to Depression

A five-year study suggests sleep patterns can help predict which adolescents might be at greatest risk for developing depression. Sleep is a biological factor known to be associated with adult depression. Studies have found that depressed [...]

Posted On : Aug, 15 2009 | Comments : 0

Teenagers and depression - What parents should avoid

If you feel that your child is depressed then there are steps that parents can take to help the situation. It’s important for parents to understand that the best method for solving depression issues is through early detection and inte [...]

Posted On : Jul, 14 2009 | Comments : 0

Teen depression and sleep

Some teens might resent their parents for enforcing a bed time, but a recent study shows that kids who get to bed by 10 on a week night are less likely to become depressed or have suicidal thoughts. “This study bolsters the argument [...]