Children and teens in the youth justice system have a higher prevalence of mental health disorders and suicidal behaviors than their peers, researchers say.

Fast food advertisements on TV can prime teen brains to make unhealthy food choices, even when those ads are for salads and smoothies, new research shows.

Focusing on the strengths, rather than the deficits, of young adults with autism can help them succeed, research suggests. Self-determination is key.

Though it may be difficult, researchers say that setting a clear and consistent bedtime can get teens the sleep they need.

Teenagers' sense of their own family's socioeconomic status is associated with their health and well-being, even if those perceptions aren't factual.

"Our findings highlight the wide-ranging impact that witnessing sexual harassment and dating violence has on our teenage boys..."

A survey about racial discrimination finds that "Black adolescents are forced to face antiblack microaggressions on a daily basis."

There's been a big rise in the number of teens taking and overdosing on benzodiazepines, common anti-anxiety medications.

How do teen brains react to movie violence? It depends on whether the violence is justified or not, according to new research.

A new report paints a dismal picture of digital literacy among teens. "If the results can be summarized in a single word, I would say they're troubling."