Your teens’ sleep habits may affect how their brains work

"How adolescents sleep influences how their brains function, and that influences their mental health outcomes."

Leigh Hataway U. Georgia • futurity
June 10, 2025 ~5 min

Consistent parenting from dads creates bonds that last

"When fathers regularly talk to their kids, help with homework, and show interest in their lives, it strengthens their relationships over time."

U. Michigan • futurity
April 8, 2025 ~4 min


American teens feel pressure in 6 areas of life

A new study flips the typical approach in research about youth and social media by first listening to teens about the pressures they face.

Nikki Livingston - Indiana U. • futurity
Oct. 21, 2024 ~7 min

30-min module turns teen stress into a positive force

"Stress is typically not seen as something that is beneficial and adaptive.... We're really trying to work against that misconception."

Camden Flath-Futurity • futurity
July 19, 2022 ~9 min

Depression symptoms spike for teen boys after grandma’s death

Losing a beloved family member is never easy, but a new study suggests the death of a grandmother might trigger depression in adolescent boys.

Katie Bohn-Penn State • futurity
June 22, 2022 ~7 min

Teens who die by gun suicide may not show red flags first

Teens who die by gun suicide may not display typical suicidal behaviors, suggesting parents should continue to lock up guns even as their children grow up.

Angela Arnold Go-Georgia State • futurity
Sept. 27, 2021 ~4 min

Teens actually slept better during COVID-19 pandemic

When COVID-19 lockdowns triggered changes to teens' daily routines, they woke up and slept later, which reduced daytime sleepiness.

Shirley Cardenas-McGill • futurity
Sept. 20, 2021 ~5 min

New rule for teen drivers at night cut crashes and deaths

Targeted policies that place limited restrictions on teens' driving behavior, especially at the right time, can improve safety, researchers find.

Brian Huchel-Purdue • futurity
Sept. 15, 2021 ~4 min


More popular teens report fewer signs of depression later

Teens with more friends may be less likely to face depression later in their lives, researchers report. The finding is particularly true for women.

Michigan State • futurity
Sept. 29, 2020 ~5 min

Too few social media ‘likes’ can amp up teen depression

Getting fewer "likes" on social media can lead to depression and anxiety in young people, a new study shows.

Rachel White-UT Austin • futurity
Sept. 22, 2020 ~5 min

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