Studies show mixed associations between adolescent social media use and anxiety. This systematic review evaluated research on social media and anxiety among adolescents for direction of associations, social media measures, demographic stratification, anxiety measures, and study quality.

To assess implementation outcomes and potential efficacy of a user-informed, theory-based digital health intervention developed to improve adolescent and young adult (AYA) male sexual health.

The Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine and the International Association for Adolescent Health recognize that climate change impacts multiple dimensions of health and well-being for adolescents and young adults. According to the World Health Organization, climate change is one of the top 10 health threats facing humanity. No aspect of adolescent health is spared from the consequences of climate

To describe experiences of adolescents taking continuous drospirenone (DRSP-C) oral contraceptives, without placebo, for menstrual suppression, including breakthrough bleeding and other side-effects.

Transgender and gender diverse youth (TGDY) can be a challenging population to reach because of limitations related to parental/guardian consent and concerns about privacy. This pilot study's purpose was to assess the feasibility of recruiting a US nation-wide longitudinal sample of TGDY through social media, and to compare participants who completed the Wave 1 survey only to TGDY who completed both

Mpox disproportionately impacts Black people and young adults, yet the beliefs and knowledge of mpox among groups at elevated risk remain unclear. Therefore, we assessed mpox knowledge among Black young adults to inform public health efforts.

This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of mental health problems and identify potential risk and protective exposures for adolescents in Indonesia.

The recent worldwide health pandemic and related social distancing and restrictions negatively impacted adolescents' mental health, including depression, underscoring the need for comprehensive understanding beyond immediate impacts. We aimed to identify factors assessed during the first and second lockdowns that were associated with depression symptoms 2 years after restrictions easing.

In 2019, the United States raised the minimum legal age (MLA) of sales for all tobacco products from 18 to 21. Public awareness of the federal MLA of tobacco sales overall and by demographics is understudied.

Research indicates that loneliness and emotional and behavioral problems increase the risk of suicidal ideation in adolescents, but less is known about the distinct contributions of these problems. This study aimed to distinguish the pathways through which loneliness, internalizing problems, and externalizing problems contribute to suicidal ideation in Chinese adolescents.

As natural disasters become more frequent and more severe, there is a corresponding need to understand their relationship with child and adolescent mental health, and in particular, to understand exposure to multiple natural disasters. This study assesses the relationship between exposure to both single and multiple disasters and adolescent internalising and externalising behavior.

To survey United States (U.S.) pediatric hospital websites for information about fertility preservation (FP) for transgender patients. Secondarily, to identify hospital characteristics associated with higher likelihood of publishing transgender-specific FP content on websites.

The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of message frames (gain vs. loss) and sources (formal expert: a health-care professional vs. informal expert: an individual who successfully quit vaping) on the persuasiveness of TikTok videos among youth who currently use e-cigarettes. Additionally, the study examined how emotional responses and perceived message effectiveness (PME) mediate the

This study aimed to examine changes in mental health among adolescents by comparing data from the period following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic with the period before the pandemic.

Youth in the United States are experiencing mental health concerns at an unprecedented level. Child Psychiatry Access Programs offer an innovative approach to close the gap between the need for care and insufficient mental health workforce. This study examined whether primary care provider consultation with a Child Psychiatry Access Program, Michigan Clinical Consultation & Care (MC3), was associated

Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) are at an increased risk of acquiring HIV and HSV-2, and unintended pregnancies are high in AGYW. Despite the protective impact of caregiver-adolescent relationships on risk behaviors, less attention has been paid to the association of these relationships and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and pregnancy.

This study investigated symptoms of anxiety and depression, feelings of loneliness, and life satisfaction among low-to-middle income Peruvian adolescents during 2 years of remote schooling due to the COVID-19 lockdown.

Adolescent mothers face heightened economic and social vulnerabilities, which can place them at increased risk of intimate partner violence (IPV), prepandemic, and during COVID-19. However, few studies examine this population, and even less disaggregate findings by HIV status.

Youth who are Not in Education, Employment, or Training (NEET) are at risk for numerous long-term occupational, social, and mental health–related sequelae. The aim of the present study was to investigate mediated pathways from early life risk factors to NEET status in early adulthood, with a particular focus on the role of the family environment during adolescence.

Little is known about changes in depression screening outcomes among adolescents in primary healthcare across the COVID-19 pandemic. We describe trends in depression screening outcomes within a large integrated health care system in Southern California.

Parent-adolescent communication is critical for parents' recognition of a need for mental health treatment in their adolescent children. This study aimed to explore facilitators and barriers to parent-adolescent communication about mental health in order to generate ideas for interventions that improve communication and increase adolescent uptake of mental health services.

There is a scarcity of information regarding the health consequences of chest binding and its effects on pulmonary functions (PFs). This study aimed to evaluate binding practices, physical outcomes, and effects on PFs of trans or gender diverse (TGD) youth who bind.

Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) with a history of cancer are at an increased risk for late effects from their cancer treatment and have higher rates of long-term morbidity and mortality compared to their age-matched peers. As a result, this vulnerable population needs attentive follow-up care, end-organ surveillance, and secondary cancer screening; however, a history of cancer can often become

LGBTQ+ youth are at higher risk for poorer mental health. Studies are typically cross-sectional and categorize cisgender lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) and transgender and gender diverse (TGD) youth as a combined group (i.e., LGBTQ+). There is a need for longitudinal studies that examine differences between LGB and TGD youth for a better understanding of their mental health needs.

There is a lack of studies describing reproductive health service use and outcomes with telehealth in publicly funded clinics in community settings for economically disadvantaged adolescents and young adults (AYA). This study sought to compare use of reproductive health services before and during the COVID-19 pandemic and analyze the types and quality of reproductive health-care services for patients

In prevention and health promotion with children and adolescents, extended reality (XR) technologies (including virtual reality, augmented reality, augmented virtuality, and mixed reality) are of interest, as they were shown to enhance learning in educational contexts. However, unlike in clinical research, there is no clear overview of its use for these purposes. Therefore, this scoping review provides

Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) increase the risk for poor mental health (MH) and substance use. We describe relationships between adolescents' ACEs, substance use, and poor MH occurring during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The purpose of this article is to evaluate the relationship between exposure to poor air quality (AQ) and self-reported symptoms among young adults with asthma during wildfire smoke season.

Current literature on prevention and intervention programs for European adolescents who engage in health risk behaviors is limited. Few studies have utilized latent profile analysis methods and internationally comparative data on adolescents and their health risk behaviors, highlighting the need for more comprehensive research using internationally comparative data. The current study aimed to examine

Using multipronged recruitment strategies is crucial for reaching diverse smokers, yet research specifically focusing on youths is lacking. This prospective study compared the characteristics and abstinence outcomes of youth smokers enrolled in a youth-centered cessation service by three different methods.

Experiencing multiple adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) is associated with alcohol use in female adolescents and emerging adults. Protective and compensatory experiences (PACEs) have been theorized to off-set the health and behavioral consequences from the accumulation of ACEs throughout childhood. This study examines the association between protective experiences and subsequent alcohol and binge

In adults, intimate partner violence victimization and traumatic brain injuries, including concussion, are strongly connected. However, no prior research has explored this association among youth. This study explores the association between teen dating violence (TDV) and concussion to inform clinical care for these at-risk groups.

Transgender adolescents and adolescents with eating disorders (EDs) are known to have increased mental health comorbidity; however, little is understood about how gender dysphoria (GD), disordered eating and mental health disorders relate to each other. The purpose of this study was to examine associations between GD, ED, and mental health diagnoses among adolescents.

Few reports include more than 1–2 social identities when examining organized sport and physical activity (PA) participation among adolescents. We used a quantitative intersectional approach to examine disparities in adolescent sport and PA lesson participation.

Adolescent and young adult patients occupy a clinically transitional space between pediatric and adult care. Youth with chronic conditions and special healthcare needs may have trouble accessing and receiving appropriate care in this transition, which may lead to patient safety issues and medicolegal risks for physicians. The objectives of this article were to explore patient safety issues and identify

The current study aimed to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 booster vaccine on menstrual cycle characteristics in adolescent girls (aged 13–20) compared to those who did not receive a booster vaccine.

This study aims to organize an intergenerational program to provide unemployed young people with operational skills related to gerontechnology and the experience required to deliver digital outreach rehabilitation services to community-dwelling older people.

To explore absenteeism among racially and ethnically minoritized transgender youth (trans REMY) compared to their White transgender (trans WY) and racially and ethnically minoritized cisgender (cis REMY) peers and identify associated psychosocial factors.

The COVID-19 pandemic impacted testing and incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), with some studies showing uneven effects across sociodemographic groups. We aim to determine whether rates of gonorrhea and chlamydia testing and infections were affected by the pandemic, overall and by subgroups, defined by sociodemographic factors and comorbidities.

Rural adolescent pregnancy is a serious public health issue, largely due to low contraceptive use. Existing data focuses on urban populations. Using a positive youth development framework, we examine associations between modifiable protective factors and birth control use in a rural population.

To study the proportion and predictors of outpatient physician follow-up within 60 days of substance-related emergency department (ED) visits for Ontario youth.

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is prevalent in young females and is known to affect fertility. Minimal research has examined fertility perspectives in adolescents with PCOS, despite adult research revealing relationships between infertility and psychosocial well-being and quality of life. We examined fertility perspectives/concerns in adolescents with PCOS and an age- and body mass index (BMI)–matched

Adolescents encounter a complex digital environment, yet existing data on youth technology use rarely differentiates technology subtypes. This study maps the evolution and intricacies of youth engagement with technology subtypes.