Commission co-chair, Professor Sarah Baird, George Washington University (U.S.) says, "The health and well-being of adolescents worldwide is at a tipping point, with mixed progress observed over the ...

Older siblings often influence younger siblings in ways parents cannot, serving as trusted role models and mentors.

Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with cancer experience challenges that extend beyond diagnosis and treatment, affecting ...

Confidentiality is the cornerstone of effective adolescent healthcare. The trust that sensitive information will be protected ...

Growing up as the oldest sibling of a younger brother and sister shaped the way University of Delaware associate professor Mellissa S. Gordon learned to communicate and cope with challenges. As a ...

Teens who are lonely and those who experience conflict in their home life are more likely to act aggressively toward peers or become victims themselves. These are some of the findings in a new ...

During late elementary school and middle school, young people can have more emotional downs than in younger years, becoming moodier to live with for themselves and for their family as well. The common ...

This month, we feature videos of a Greater Good presentation by Daniel Siegel about his new book, Brainstorm: The Power and Purpose of the Teenage Brain. In this excerpt from his talk, Dr. Siegel ...

Per occasion, alcohol use is higher among adolescents than adults in both humans and laboratory animals, suggesting that maturational changes in the adolescent brain contribute to the elevation in ...

Back pain isn’t just an adult problem, according to doctors at Norton Children’s.

This Journal feature begins with a case vignette highlighting a common clinical problem. Evidence supporting various strategies is then presented, followed by a review of formal guidelines, when they ...