The Anar Foundation reports saving 18 children and adolescents from suicide every day, as requests for help from minors continue to rise. The foundation highlights the significant harm caused by the misuse of technology among young people.

A Brazilian study involving over 4,200 adolescents and guardians suggests that a parent's alcohol use is associated with a 24% higher chance of their teen also drinking.

In the Czech Republic, an increasing number of children and adolescents are seeking psychological help, but pedagogical-psychological counseling centers are overburdened, resulting in extended waiting times for appointments.

The Gujarat High Court has quashed the dismissal of a bank employee after 32 years, deeming the original action 'disproportionate' and 'stigmatic'.

Democratic Party MP Tritan Shehu has introduced a new legal initiative aimed at protecting children and adolescents from what he describes as 'gender ideological concepts' in school textbooks.

Vaccination remains one of the most effective methods of preventing infectious diseases, and its importance is not limited to the first years of life.

A new therapy dog named Freya has become a beloved addition to the Psychiatric Hospital for Children and Adolescents in Zagreb, Croatia, providing support during the facility's temporary relocation.

A recent study indicates that up to 10% of Ukrainian children and adolescents exposed to war have attempted suicide, with girls reporting these attempts more frequently than boys.

Si elle a toujours complexé les adolescents, la peau acnéique est devenue l’obsession d’une génération hyperconnectée soumise à l’effet loupe des réseaux sociaux.

A study indicates that problematic social media use disproportionately impacts adolescents from disadvantaged backgrounds, though Spain shows lower overall effects on emotional well-being.

The latest German School Barometer reveals that psychological stress among children and adolescents has increased for the first time since the pandemic, with experts highlighting poverty reduction as a more critical factor than social media.

De l’enfant qu’on habillait (presque) comme on voulait, il reste un préado ou un collégien qui, par souci de confort, ne quitte plus jamais son bas de survêtement.

Five LGBT organizations have voiced strong opposition to new legislative proposals concerning gender transition, arguing that the bills foster fear and uncertainty while failing to protect children and adolescents already undergoing transition.

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This professor, an expert in adolescents, is now publishing a book focusing on the other side of the coin: those mothers with the pressure of perfect motherhood who want to achieve everything...

During Children's Mental Health Week, 'Talk to Me,' physician psychotherapist, family doctor Līva Mača will talk about the development of children's and adolescents' brains and how it affects their behavior and emotions.

India’s POCSO Act, meant to protect children from sexual abuse, is increasingly being misused by families to criminalise consensual relationships between adolescents, often triggered by objections to inter‑caste or inter‑religious partnerships. With rising cases, high acquittal rates, and concerns from courts and experts, the debate intensifies over whether the law needs calibrated reform, including a possible “Romeo and Juliet” close‑in‑age exemption.

A German article highlights the alarming increase in chronic depression and suicide attempts among children and adolescents, citing a 12-year-old's struggle and experts' call for urgent action.

Sexting is no longer the domain of only adolescents and young adults. According to experts, the creation and sending of such content is increasingly shifting to younger age groups.

Europe accounts for the highest number of teenage tobacco users globally, with four million adolescents aged 13 to 15 using tobacco products, and four out of ten adult female smokers worldwide residing in Europe.

A recent survey by the French Observatory of Drugs and Addictive Trends indicates a significant drop in the experimentation and use of psychoactive substances among adolescents in France over the past fifteen years, with the exception of alcohol.

A major EU member state is expected to decide by summer whether to ban social media for children and adolescents, sparking debate on whether such a move protects children or infringes on their right to information.

This article discusses the dangerous consequences of early alcohol consumption in adolescents, detailing how it affects the developing brain and offering advice for parents to protect their children.

Governments globally are increasingly preparing legislation aimed at restricting children and adolescents' access to social media platforms.

The Vall d’Hebron hospital highlights the unique needs of cancer patients aged 15-26, operating the only specific oncology unit for this age group, which often falls between pediatric and adult care.

Ovidius Clinical Hospital has announced the opening of OCH Pediatrie, a new medical unit exclusively dedicated to children and adolescents, offering consultations and services around the clock.

Social worker Julian Leth-Steiner discusses mental illnesses in adolescents, highlighting how self-harming behavior is often misunderstood and touching upon therapeutic residential communities and the trend of self-diagnoses.

Mirabela Grădinaru, partner of President Nicușor Dan, made an emotional plea to parents at a debate held at Cotroceni Palace, emphasizing the importance of recognizing subtle changes in children and adolescents to address addiction.

At Psy-Jeunes, therapy dogs are integrated into the concept, with Golden Retriever Benjo specifically supporting psychologist Christiane Weintzen in her work with children and adolescents where words alone are insufficient.

More than 25% of Brazilian female students have experienced harassment, with mental health concerns also prevalent as three in ten adolescents frequently feel sad, and girls disproportionately affected by bullying and sadness.

New international research led by the UAB reveals that adolescents from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are more susceptible to the negative effects of compulsive social media use.

An article discusses the significance of experiencing nature and winter sports through school ski trips for children and adolescents, highlighting the increasing difficulties schools face in organizing these formative experiences.

Belgium's drug commissioner, Ine Van Wymersch, suggests lowering the legal working age as an alternative strategy to prevent young adolescents from becoming involved in drug trafficking.

Brazil's president has approved a new law that mandates digital platforms to actively combat child digital addiction, citing statistics that one in five adolescents has been a victim of exploitation or sexual abuse online.

Germany and Europe are moving towards a ban on social media for children and adolescents. In Down Under, it seems to be working. We ask an expert from the University of Melbourne.

At the beginning of this century, self-harming behaviors in adolescents were a rarity in Spain. Today, a prevalence of between 15% and 25% is estimated, with girls being more prone.

Pediatric neurologists at Vilnius University Hospital, Santaros Clinics, studying children's and adolescents' sleep, urge attention to shortened adolescent sleep: during puberty, adolescents' biological...

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Eight teenagers and young adults are on trial in Hamburg, Germany, for attempted murder and membership in a far-right terrorist group called 'The Last Wave of Defense'.

Among the most vulnerable adolescents, over 40% fear they cannot afford university. More than one in 4 thinks they will have to leave school early to work.

A new report indicates that approximately 90 million children and adolescents worldwide aged 5–19 live with hearing loss, emphasizing the need for comprehensive hearing care.

A German article highlights the alarming increase in chronic depression and suicide attempts among children and adolescents, with experts calling for urgent action.

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The Lithuanian cabinet has approved a proposal for separate teams of specialists to provide mental health services specifically for children and adolescents.

A media coach discusses the challenges of healthy social media use and the 'smartphone epidemic' affecting children and adolescents, highlighting concerns about its impact.

Experts from the National Institute of Public Health (NIJZ) in Slovenia warn that tobacco and alcohol products are highly accessible to adolescents, with a third of them consuming their first alcoholic drink by age 13 or earlier.

Researchers have identified unexpected signs of depression in adolescents, who often describe their feelings using terms like 'going through the motions' or 'living on autopilot,' rather than typical depressive symptoms.

Health professionals are reporting an increase in family nightmares stemming from adolescent screen addiction, where attempts by parents to set limits on phone usage lead to threats, blackmail, and violent outbursts from teenagers.

U situacijama kada se komunikativno dijete koje je s roditeljima dijelilo svaku sitnicu, pretvori u adolescenta čija se komunikacija svodi na jednostavne odgovore, zatvorena vrata i slušalice na…

Two adolescents were found dead from intoxication following a fire in an abandoned house in Yvelines, France, with an investigation currently underway.

Mirabela Grădinaru, the partner of President Nicușor Dan, will participate in a roundtable discussion next week on the topic of addictions in children and adolescents as part of the 'Romania in Light' project.

A psychoanalyst, Massimo Ammaniti, discusses the case of a 13-year-old who stabbed a teacher, arguing against treating adolescents as criminals and emphasizing the need to understand and address violent impulses.

This programme is an initiative to address adolescent health beyond sexual and reproductive health including nutrition, sexual and reproductive health, mental health, injuries and violence

Australia has become the first country to ban social media for its children and adolescents, sparking debate on whether the measure is overreach or beneficial for the younger generation.

The most important cause of psychological stress in children and adolescents is precarious living conditions. It has little to do with social media.

Adolescents said they were more likely to share photos with a dating partner, or when they had been worn down with repeated requests.

A growing number of countries are considering or implementing bans on social media for children and adolescents. The article discusses the weak arguments for such bans and the uncertain benefits, highlighting the psychological impact on teenagers.

A conflict between groups of teenagers is suspected to be behind a shooting incident in Sarandë, Albania, where shots were fired from a vehicle. Two adolescents have been taken into police custody for questioning.

Researchers from the University of Toronto point to an alarming link between taking popular pre-workout supplements and a drastic reduction in rest time for adolescents and young adults...

One of the studies concludes that one in three adults and eight out of 10 adolescents do not meet the activity guidelines recommended by the World Health Organization.

Among children and adolescents in the Hradec Králové region, there is an increase in attempted demonstrative suicides, even together in pairs or small groups.

Ethics councils from Portugal and Spain are collaborating to propose a 'Digital Health Law for Children and Adolescents.' Their recommendations include creating codes of conduct for influencers and limiting certain social media functionalities to protect children from technology's negative impacts.

As part of the Children's Mental Health Week 'Talk to Me', a major evening discussion will be held with child psychiatrist Ilana Germanenko about psychotic disorders in children and adolescents.

Wenchi in Ghana's Bono Region has reported the third-highest HIV rates, prompting the Municipal Director of Health to issue a warning to adolescents about unprotected sex and multiple partners.

The lives of children and adolescents are increasingly moving online, where they often share their name and a photo of their face. Even that can be misused with the help of artificial intelligence tools.

Two 14-year-old teenagers have been charged in connection with the stabbing of a 15-year-old high school student near Lyon, France. One is accused of attempted murder, and the other of failing to assist a person in danger.

Three people, including two 15-year-old adolescents and a 39-year-old man, were killed in a head-on car collision in Libercourt, Pas-de-Calais, with two other minors seriously injured.

An international trial, with participation from Vall d'Hebron, is testing the efficacy and safety of fremanezumab as the first preventive treatment for migraine in children and adolescents.

New research suggests a concerning connection between the consumption of sweetened beverages and an increase in anxiety symptoms among children and adolescents.

An article from Arab News discusses the critical issue of safeguarding children and adolescents in the era of social media, highlighting the challenges and necessary protections.