A new study presented at American Heart Association (AHA) shows that teens who don’t sleep enough are more likely to have high blood pressure. This is a problem because high blood pressure can lead to ...

How good friends and emotional support can help your teen handle life's pressures, such as depression and anxiety.

According to our research, parents, teachers and teens should be aware of the following signs that may indicate a young person is struggling with the pressure to appear perfect: ...

We can foster deeper, more meaningful connections with our teens by listening without jumping to solutions, respecting their autonomy, validating their feelings, and maintaining a low-pressure ...

Teens get upset when friends ignore them online. Disappointment leads to more fights than constant messaging pressure.

For many teens, the pressure to project a perfect persona feels necessary to fit in, avoid criticism and gain approval from their peers. It’s easy to think that being perfect will make you more ...

"This suggests that supportive and positive peer relationships can help teenagers break free from the pressure of perfectionism and lead to more authentic, meaningful friendships." Sirianni Molnar ...