Teen News
Teen News is a special page of news feeds. These are not sponsored or recommendations for treatment.
Prevalence of cyberbullying and its psychological impact on nonheterosexual youth revealed - Mon, 08 Mar 2010
One out of every two lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) and allied youths are regular victims of "cyberbullying," which causes psychological and emotional distress to victims -- producing thoughts of suicide in some who are repeatedly victimized, according to new research.
Prenatal cocaine exposure not severely damaging to growth, learning, study suggests - Tue, 02 Mar 2010
Children exposed to cocaine in the womb face serious consequences from the drug, but surprisingly not in certain critical physical and cognitive areas such as growth, IQ, academic achievement and learning ability, according to a new comprehensive review of research. The review found that cocaine-exposed, school-aged children suffered deficits in more subtle areas such as sustained attention and self-regulated behavior.
Children and Teens Less Likely Than Young Adults to Die of Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Mon, 01 Mar 2010
Young adults diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's lymphoma appear to have a higher risk of dying from the disease than do children and teens.
Different fat types can help or hinder obese girls' bone health - Mon, 01 Mar 2010
Obese teenage girls with a greater ratio of visceral fat (fat around internal organs) to subcutaneous fat (fat found just beneath the skin) are likely to have lower bone density than peers with a lower ratio of visceral to subcutaneous fat, according to a new study.
Internal and environmental factors trigger unique brain activity in teens - Tue, 23 Feb 2010
While the otherworldly behavior of teenagers is well documented, researchers have taken a significant step toward finally unraveling the actual brain activity that can drive adolescents to engage in impulsive, self-indulgent, or self-destructive behavior.
Addiction and Recovery News: Blog by Jason Schwartz
America's largest service provider for addicts
Two takes on Insite and another on harm reduction
Low-Tech Treatment May Be Best for Addiction
StrugglingTeens.com: Lon Woodbury and the Woodbury Reports Educational Consultants have helped families find appropriate placement for their at-risk youth.
Matt Losch Joins Eckerd Academy Of The Blue Ridge
Eckerd Academy of the Blue Ridge is proud to announce that Matt Losch has joined our team as the Education Coordinator.
Bromley Brook To Raise Money For Haiti Relief
Students at private all-girls Bromley Brook Therapeutic Boarding School to hold play, bake sale and clothing sale in community to raise money for Hope for Haiti.
Seen And Heard - March 2010
During the last month, the following news was posted on Strugglingteens.com.
What the Year Might Hold for our Young People - Essay by Lon Woodbury
Last January was the time for resolutions and predictions for the upcoming year. So, I gave it a try, but instead of peering into a crystal ball, I worked from some intriguing scientific research as it relates to young people.
Lakeside Academy - New Perspectives
Lakeside Academy is a year-round program for boys, ages 13-17, with a history of sexual issues, emotional and behavioral challenges, low self-esteem, academic underachievement, substance abuse, and family conflict.
Heartlight Ministries: Heartlight is a Christian residential counseling program dedicated to families work through difficult situations with a struggling teen.
Is Your Teen Driving You Crazy?
When your teen makes every wrong turn.
Facebook Wisdom for Parents
About the Parenting Today’s Teens page on Facebook.
Don’t Be Blindsided by the Teen Years
Sometimes parents get blindsided in the teen years.
Getting the Help You Need, When You Need It
Families in Crisis retreat, coming up February 18-20
Adoption in the News
Some adopted kids struggle with identity issues when they reach the adolescent years.
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