When I was 15 I went into a severe depressive episode. I wanted to die and I didn't understand where those thoughts were coming from. It caused me to have severe panic attacks. I felt out of control ...

Mission Prep, a specialized adolescent mental health clinic with centers across California and Virginia, has released a report explaining gendered differences in how depression manifests in teenagers.

Children who own smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of lack of sleep, obesity and depression, a new study published ...

However, a CDC report earlier this year contradicted this result, finding that teen depression was up by 60 percent — a number that shocked many mental health professionals. An analysis of the Youth ...

The FDA has approved Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), a non-drug, magnetic pulse device, for use in teens as young as 15 to treat severe depression. TMS is now an option for adolescents who ...

A 17-year-old girl came in for her regular check-up. She has a history of depression, anxiety, and an eating disorder. She has tried several antidepressants, but they haven’t helped much. She’s ...

Teenagers who use vapes or smoke cigarettes are more likely to report feelings of depression and anxiety, according to a new study. Understanding the link is vital, because they are in a critical ...

When it comes to teens' mental health, whether things are improving or declining appears to depend on who you ask. Recent data from the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) suggests that the ...