Articles tagged with Young People
A study by King's College London found that lonely 18-year-olds are more likely to experience mental health issues and be out of work. The research highlights the importance of early intervention to prevent loneliness from affecting young adults' lives.
A systematic review of over 150,000 children and young people found that those who are cyberbullied are more than twice as likely to self-harm and enact suicidal behavior. The study also highlights the need for effective prevention and intervention strategies to address both victims' and perpetrators' vulnerabilities.
Researchers from the University of Liverpool and Alder Hey will join a UK-wide effort to drive the development of new, targeted treatments for children and young people with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) and its associated eye-inflammation condition, uveitis. The CLUSTER Consortium aims to improve the lives of children living wit...
Researchers found that certain nutrient supplements, such as taurine and antioxidants, may improve mental health in young people with psychosis. The study suggests that these nutrients may be effective as an 'add-on' treatment for some patients.
A systematic review of eight clinical trials found that certain nutrient supplements, such as Taurine and antioxidants, may improve mental health in young people with psychosis. The review suggests that these nutrients could be effective 'add-on' treatments when used alongside standard treatment.
A study found that young Americans with nonfatal self-harm attempts had a sharply higher risk of suicide in the months following, especially among adolescents. The risk was highest for those who survived violent methods of self-harm.
The UK's low priority on children and young people's health threatens the country's economic growth and prosperity. Investing in child health can bring impressive returns, but current neglect may lead to reduced workforce participation and productivity.
Research from Uppsala University suggests that digital gaming has no impact on social connections among teens. Teenagers who identify as gamers tend to form close relationships with peers sharing similar interests.
A new study by University at Buffalo social work researcher Elizabeth Bowen found that food assistance programs often fail to provide reliable access to nutritious food for homeless young adults. The research highlights the need for policy changes, such as revising SNAP eligibility guidelines and providing more flexible support structu...
A new study reveals that humor can effectively inspire young people to pursue climate change activism. The study found that college-aged adults between 18 and 24 were most inspired by the humorous video, which made them more likely to want to engage in activism and believe climate change is risky.
A meta-analysis of 39 studies found that 1 in 7 young people under 18 send sexts, while 1 in 4 receive them. The study aimed to inform policy and future research on sexting among this age group.
A total of 1.8 million young people between ten and 24 years old are estimated to develop tuberculosis (TB) annually, with 20-24-year-olds at the greatest risk. Young adults with TB may face disruptions in education, employment, or family responsibilities due to their illness.
Young people in care benefit from social media by maintaining healthy birth family relationships and friendships, making new connections, and easing transitions. Social media provides emotional support, increased self-esteem, and mental well-being, helping reduce stigma and shame associated with being in care.
Researchers identified four personas shaping teenagers' online behavior: the Lurker who avoids peer drama on social media, the Geek who shares anonymous content, the Internet Celebrity who values visibility, and the Victim who suffers from personal exposure and shame.
A new study published in PLOS ONE found that adolescents who experienced racism between 11-23 years old are more likely to take up smoking. The study analyzed questionnaire and interview data from over 6500 pupils, revealing a strong link between racial trauma and the development of smoking habits.
Research by the American Psychological Association found that self-oriented perfectionism increased by 10%, socially prescribed perfectionism by 33% and other-oriented perfectionism by 16% between 1989 and 2016. This rise in perfectionism is linked to social media pressures, meritocracy, and unrealistic educational expectations.
A new therapy called Social Recovery Therapy has shown promising results in helping young people with schizophrenia to reconnect and engage with the world around them. The therapy involves identifying personally meaningful goals and setting up day-to-day achievable activities, significantly increasing social interaction.
A Cancer Research UK study found that health warnings on cigarette packaging can significantly reduce the likelihood of young people trying cigarettes. The study revealed that young people were around three times less likely to want to try cigarettes with a health warning compared to standard cigarettes.
Teenagers with incontinence are at greater risk of underachieving academically due to frequent toilet visits and anxiety about accidents. Researchers recommend increasing teachers' awareness and providing guidance on supporting these students, including unrestricted access to toilets during the school day.
A University of Strathclyde project aims to enhance online support for self-harming young people by exploring technology-enabled care and digital innovations. The six-month study, funded £60,000, will investigate impact on families and develop new solutions to advance unmet needs.
A new study found that 50% of transgender young Canadians avoid healthcare because they're uncomfortable with doctors, leading to negative health outcomes. Increasing provider knowledge is crucial for improving the health of this vulnerable group.
The study, published in Journal of Adolescent Health, analyzed nationally-representative data from Natsal surveys and found rising prevalence of oral and anal sex among 16-24 year olds, with median age at first heterosexual experience remaining stable.
A recent study published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that Indigenous young people in BC who use drugs are 13 times more likely to die than their peers. Young women and girls face an even higher risk of death, with overdose being the leading cause.
Steve Sutton, a renowned 40-year UTIA administrator, was inducted into the National 4-H Hall of Fame for his tireless dedication to Tennessee youth. He created numerous educational programs and opportunities for thousands of young people.
Researchers discovered that our chromosomes age along with us, affecting how our immune system renews itself. In young people, thousands of gene sites are open, while in older adults, these sites become closed, leading to decreased activity in genes and pathways critical for defending against disease.
A recent study by Professor Katariina Salmela-Aro found that parental support for autonomy promotes the well-being of young people during all major educational transitions. Autonomy support has been shown to reduce depression and increase self-esteem in youths, particularly during adolescence and young adulthood.
A new study by the University of Exeter found thousands of social media accounts celebrating extreme thinness, featuring selfies with protruding bones. The research suggests that these platforms are encouraging eating disorders and promoting unhealthy body image among young women.
A UK survey found that 1 in 5 adults witness someone collapsing due to cardiac arrest, yet the majority do not intervene. The British Heart Foundation is urging all young people to learn life-saving CPR skills to improve survival rates.
Researchers found that young people's confusion about energy drinks suggests the need for educational campaigns. Participants suggested strategies to reduce consumption, including restrictions on sale, changing packaging, and increasing prices.
Researchers at the University of Huddersfield are developing a new form of treatment based on CD40 protein to target cancers in young people. The Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust has funded a doctoral researcher and contributed to the upgrade of a scanning device crucial to the lab research.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge found that funding cuts to mental health services in schools and clinics reduce access for adolescents with mental health problems. Young people without treatment are more likely to suffer from depression later in adulthood.
A review of available evidence links methamphetamine use to a heightened risk of stroke among young people, with men twice as likely to succumb to haemorrhagic strokes. The most common type associated with taking the drug is a brain bleed rather than a clot.
New research reveals abstinence-only-until-marriage programs are ineffective in delaying sexual initiation and reducing risk behaviors. Comprehensive sex education has favorable effects on multiple adolescent behaviors, including delayed initiation of sexual activity.
A new study from the University of Waterloo found that young people with chronic illnesses are three times more likely to attempt suicide than their healthy peers. Chronic conditions increase odds of suicidal thoughts by 28% and plans to die by suicide by 134%.
A University of Exeter study found that warnings about peers' behavior can backfire and increase intentions to bolt. In contrast, messages emphasizing what most people do, rather than what they think others do, are effective in reducing such behavior.
Researchers at the University of Huddersfield found that Loyalist former-paramilitaries in Northern Ireland are working to demythologise the past and deter young people from violent activity. They argue that this approach can provide a valuable precedent for other conflict zones around the world.
A study by University of Stirling researchers found a link between e-cigarette use and subsequent cigarette experimentation among never smokers. Young people who tried an e-cigarette were more likely to smoke a cigarette in the following year compared to those who had not.
A randomized trial found that incorporating 12-step program elements into adolescent substance-use disorder treatment resulted in significantly reduced substance-related consequences. Participants in the integrated program also reported higher rates of 12-step meeting attendance, associated with longer periods of continuous abstinence.
A new study found that brain structure and thickness differ between boys and girls with severe antisocial behavior, highlighting potential sex-specific treatments. The research involved over 200 teenagers aged 14-18 and used MRI techniques to map brain development.
A new study by James Hansen's team estimates that to limit global warming, we need negative emissions through technologies like carbon capture. If emissions continue high, young people may have to spend up to 500 trillion euros on CO2 extraction, but rapid phase-down of fossil fuels can achieve this at relatively low cost.
Adolescent heavy drinking alters brain structures and function, resulting in reduced cognitive abilities. Research highlights the detrimental effects on memory, attention, language, and socio-emotional processing. The review emphasizes the importance of raising awareness about binge drinking risks and promoting future research.
A new study from the University of Warwick and King's College London found that digital communication methods can improve the health care experience of younger patients. The research, which involved case studies from 20 NHS specialist clinical teams, suggests that this approach can engage those who are otherwise disengaged and enhance ...
A new study published in the Oxford Review of Education found that underprivileged teenagers are more likely to stop thinking about applying to university than their more advantaged peers. Socioeconomic background plays a significant role in whether expectations change.
A study analyzing 9.7 million young people found that only 26.8% received medication for opioid use disorder within six months of diagnosis. Younger people, females, and non-Hispanic black and Hispanic youth were less likely to receive medications.
A study found that 9 out of 10 A🌳 departments fail to identify young people with alcohol problems, preventing vital help. Over 85% of departments do not routinely ask young people or those over 65 about their drinking habits, despite NICE guidelines recommending screening and feedback.
Researchers at Yale University developed a brief and reliable survey tool to measure resilience in children and adolescents displaced by the Syrian conflict. The tool identifies individual, family, and cultural sources of strength and asks respondents to rate statements on a five-point scale.
Researchers at North Carolina State University developed a technique to estimate age based on frontal sinus X-ray images. Four stages of development were identified, allowing for approximate age determination from infancy to age 18.
A recent study found that self-regulation skills are a significant predictor of resilience in young people at risk of social exclusion. Helping these students acquire self-regulation skills, such as setting goals and coping with adversity, can equip them to do better in school and life.
The Canadian Medical Association Journal argues that marijuana legalization will jeopardize young people's health due to its toxic effects on brain development. The journal calls for restrictions on potency and quantity to minimize risk, citing evidence that the human brain continues to mature until age 25.
A new study found that children and young people admitted to hospital with injuries related to self-harm, drugs, or alcohol faced an increased risk of killing themselves over the following 10 years. The researchers argue that this risk applies to a larger group of adolescents than previously thought.
A recent study published in BMC Public Health found that young people who were happier and more aware of the harms of alcohol and cigarettes were more likely to never drink or smoke. Nearly 70% of participants labeled themselves as persistent non-users, scoring highest on harm awareness and happiness tests.
A new study found that alcohol brand placements in popular movies nearly doubled over the past two decades, especially in movies rated for children. Alcohol brands were shown in 44% of all movies and characters drinking was portrayed in 87% of all movies, with child-rated movies showing a high frequency of brand placements.
Research from the University of Liverpool found that female fashion mannequin body sizes are representative of severely underweight women, promoting unrealistic body ideals. The study suggests that altering mannequin size can help reduce emphasis on extreme thinness and challenge unhealthy beauty standards.
A five-year, $13 million partnership between MSU and MasterCard Foundation will provide employment opportunities to 15,000 young people in Tanzania and Nigeria's horticulture, aquaculture, and agrifood sectors. The program aims for gender equity, addressing constraints affecting youth entrepreneurship and job creation.
Research at University of Bristol found that children and adolescents with Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) have difficulty recognizing basic facial expressions. Despite this, the types of mistakes made by those with ASC were similar to those without ASC.
High-intensity physical activity for as little as 10 minutes a day may benefit young people with large waist measurements and elevated insulin levels. The study found that vigorous exercise was associated with reduced waist circumference and insulin levels, but had inconsistent effects on other biomarkers.
Adolescents who fantasize about casual sex and have had casual relationships are more likely to be harassed. Researchers found that those who have been sexually harassed also prefer casual sex, highlighting the need for better communication scripts among young people.
A recent study published in Sex Roles found that female cyberbullies and victims perceive school and learning as less important after experiencing online harassment. Researchers discovered that girls who engaged in cyberbullying felt the least accepted by their peers, which negatively impacted their attitudes towards education.
A new study by Oxford casts doubt on whether internet filters in the home effectively shield young people from unpleasant online experiences. Researchers found that homes with internet filters had no link to lower rates of negative online experiences among teenagers.
Researchers identified a genetic disorder, ARVC, caused by mutations in the CDH2 gene, leading to cardiac arrest and sudden death. The discovery provides a new understanding of the disease and paves the way for preventative interventions and genetic counseling.