September 20, 2024

Evidence Supports Classroom Cellphone Bans, Expert Says

Classroom cellphone bans should help improve learning environments in schools, a child development expert says.

September 19, 2024

School-Based Mindfulness Programs May Boost Kids' Mental Health

p>FRIDAY, August 30, 2024 — Teaching schoolkids to practice mindfulness can boost their mental health — and, maybe, even their grades.

August 29, 2024

Text Message Program Helps Teens at Risk for Suicide

Kids considering suicide after receiving mental health care at a hospital can be helped by automated text messages that help them feel hopeful and supported, a new study finds.

August 8, 2024

Text Messaging Can Help Teens Kick the Vaping Habit

An interactive text-message support program can help teenagers quit vaping, a groundbreaking new clinical trial finds.

July 29, 2024

Screens, Tweens and Sleep: Study Uncovers Tips for Better Rest

Turning off smartphones is an important step in making sure tweens get the sleep they need, a new study says.

July 29, 2024

Big Drop in U.S. Kids, Teens Misusing Prescription Meds

Misuse of illicit prescription drugs is falling dramatically among U.S. high school students, a new study says.