New research links perfectionism and over-parenting. The effects of this "helicopter" parenting include psychological distress, narcissism, and alcohol and drug use.

One silver line of social distancing? Staying at home because of COVID-19 might have led to college students getting more sleep, researchers report.

The sexual and reproductive health of teens and young adults has shifted during the pandemic. Loss of independence and privacy are two concerns.

Teens may have a particularly hard time with social distancing, but there are ways you can help them cope with the disruption, stress, and worry.

Teens and young adults with diabetes are three times more likely to attempt suicide and close to 1.5 times more likely to suffer from a mood disorder.

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

Cases of melanoma among US teens and young adults have dropped sharply, a sign that public health efforts to encourage sun protection may be taking hold.

A new report on human trafficking in metro Atlanta indicates factors that place homeless youth at risk.

The percentage of young adults with a substance use disorder who were able to stop using substances was extremely low, the study finds.

New research connects prescription drug misuse among older teens and young adults to substance use disorders later.