Discover the 10 most common problems teens face in 2020 and beyond. Also, find out how they can better overcome them as they mature.
Suicide
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See what’s causing the uptick — and it’s not just the coronavirus.
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SOCIAL MEDIA
“I had pasta tonight” — TikTok Teens Aren’t Talking About Dinner
by Eric Sanchezby Eric SanchezTeens are speaking in code on TikTok, using lines like “I had pasta tonight.” It’s a lot more personal than their recent dinner.
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The Momo challenge was a hoax, but that didn’t stop parents from freaking out. (Thanks Kim Kardashian.) But we can still learn from it. Here’s how.
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HEALTHMental HealthNEWS
NEWS: Post-Pandemic Mental Health Crisis Seriously Harming Adults
by Julie Tolarby Julie TolarAnxiety, substance abuse, and suicidal ideation increased during COVID. Now experts are saying that a post-pandemic mental health crisis is here.
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HEALTHMental HealthNEWS
Father Fights to Save Lives After 12-Year-Old Son’s Suicide
by Eyal Alonyby Eyal AlonyNearly two months after his school closed due to COVID, 12-year-old Hayden Hunstable of Aledo, TX — like millions of other Americans during the pandemic — started succumbing to depression.…
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NEWSSOCIAL MEDIA
NEWS: Excessive Social Media Use Linked to Increased Suicide
by Julie Tolarby Julie TolarA new long-term study shows an alarming link between excessive social media use and increased suicide risk. Get the full story here.
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HEALTHMental HealthNEWSPARENTING TIPS
NEWS: Disturbing Suicide Statistics Among LGBTQ+ Kids Released
A newly released survey on LGBTQ youth suicide statistics delivers some sobering facts. See what the young people said were their reasons.
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DrugsHEALTHMental HealthNEWS
NEWS: Why Some Kids with Mood Disorders Are a Higher Suicide Risk
by Julie Tolarby Julie TolarA new study found a significant link between youths with mood disorders who abuse cannabis and a higher risk of suicide or self-harm. Get the details.
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HEALTHMental HealthNEWS
NEWS: Suicide Rates Among African American Teens on the Rise
by Julie Tolarby Julie TolarSuicide is a nationwide problem and the second leading cause of death among youth ages 12-18, but some racial and ethnic groups are at even higher risk.