Cultural preservation can help Latinx youth cope with adverse life experiences and social threats such as racism and discrimination, a study finds.

Teens who take ADHD drugs aren't at higher risk of using cocaine or methamphetamine as young adults, but prescription misuse changes things.

Anti-trans state legislation, coupled with conversion therapy, could have dire consequences for many of the nation's 300,000 trans youth.

New finding in mice are a step closer to finding a possible target for treating neuropsychiatric disorders in young adulthood.

What teen girls post on social media can reveal a lot about their mental health. Pronouns like "I," "me," and "my" may be a red flag.

A parenting researcher has advice on supporting the mental health of children and teens over the summer vacation.

"More than a quarter of our youth in medical states were vaping cannabis. That's a lot," says Christian Maynard.

Minor consent laws for STI/HIV services increased across United States, but limitations persist, report researchers.

For some teens, heavy drinking begins well before they graduate from high school, according to a new study.

Like some teenagers, young chimps are willing to take a risk on the possibility of a big payout. Adult apes are more likely to hedge bets.