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Articles from February 2011

• Social status linked to bullying, study says

  A new study reveals that teens who are trying to remain well-liked by their peers are more likely to bully other kids, according to HealthDay. more...

• Research says teen binge drinkers are at risk of developing problems as adults

  Researchers are warning parents that problem teens who drink alcohol heavily are at risk of becoming problem drinkers as adults. more...

• L.A. health department asked to revise ecstasy fliers

  The Los Angeles County Public Health Department is facing criticism after producing a flier that some people claim is a how-to guide to using ecstasy. more...

• Many pregnant teens have high career aspirations, survey says

  Some people have misconceptions that teenage mothers do not have college or career aspirations. However, a new study reveals that a majority of pregnancies are unintended and that almost 60 percent of adolescent mothers have lifetime goals that include getting a college degree. more...

• Nationwide campaign challenges teens to stop texting while driving

  Many adolescents text on their cell phones while they are operating a motor vehicle. This distracted driving can increase their chances of getting into car accidents. more...

• Smoking marijuana can cause early onset of psychosis, study says

  A new study in the Archives of General Psychiatry reveals that marijuana use during adolescence may lead to an early onset of psychotic illness. more...

• New website to combat dating violence among problem teens

  Advocacy groups Break the Cycle and the National Dating Abuse Helpline have joined forces to create an online community for teens and young adults. The website loveisrespect.org aims to prevent and end abusive relationships. more...

• Court appearance may increase risk of suicide attempt, study says

  Individuals who have been in contact with the criminal justice system may be at a higher risk of experiencing suicidal thoughts, a new study reveals. more...

• Violent content in football commercials could desensitize children

  Sunday's Super Bowl broadcast was viewed by millions of children across the U.S. One of the most talked about aspects of the annual event is the lineup of new TV commercials, many of which contained violence. more...

• Girls who receive a lot of attention may struggle in math, researchers say

  A new study reveals that women who are looked at as sexual objects are at risk of underachieving in math-related subjects in school. more...

• Study: High school students who work too much are at risk of developing problems

  Many teens attempt to establish their independence during high school by working part-time jobs. However, a new study shows that students who work more than 20 hours per week may be at risk of developing academic and behavioral problems. more...

• Diet and affection during infancy can influence a child's stress vulnerability, researchers say

  The amount of maternal care babies receive can have a significant impact on their mental health, according to researchers from the Douglas Institute more...

• Supportive communities can have a positive impact on poor children

  A new study reveals that low-income and at-risk children are more likely to overcome certain setbacks if their communities are tightly knit. more...

• Drug abusers experience deterioration in brain activity, research shows

  A new study reveals that individuals who abuse drugs cannot identify basic emotions in others as well as non-using peers. more...

• Explicit movies can cause teens to feel uncomfortable, stressed

  Millions of teenagers across the U.S. experience stress when they are around their parents. While most research shows that a healthy dialogue between parent and child can strengthen this bond, there are some factors that can strain the relationship that are often overlooked. more...

• Guilty individuals more likely to confess following civil dialogue

  Many problem teens who engage in illegal behavior lie in order to avoid punishment. Some parents rely on tough love to get vital information from their children, while other adults adopt a friendlier approach to gain their kids' trust. more...

• Toolkit designed to help parents looking to adopt HIV-infected child

  The nation's largest adoption agency, Bethany Christian Services (BSC), has created an HIV Adoption Toolkit for couples who are considering adopting children who live with the disease. According to the organization, more than 1 million orphans around the world have HIV/AIDS. more...

• Withdrawal from opiates can cause long-term mental health issues, study says

  Opiate abuse has become prevalent among problem teens in America. more...

• Hand gestures may help students in certain school subjects, psychologists say

  Millions of American teens drop out of high school every year, leaving parents and educators with a perplexing question: What can be done to help these students succeed? more...