“Getting enough sleep is important for all of us ¬¬- it helps our physical and mental health, boosts our immunity, and ensures we can function well on a daily basis,” Dr Agostini¬ says. “But for teenagers, sleep is especially critical because they’re at an age where they’re going through aContinue Reading
http://bit.ly/2Md68Ephttp://bit.ly/2Md68Ephttp://bit.ly/2Md68Ep The teachers were not told anything about the dating histories of their students when they evaluated them; they were just asked to report their assessments. The teachers judged the students who were not dating as doing better than the students who were dating as better off in every way:Continue Reading
http://www.stuff.co.nz/national/93130480/violence-abuse-prevalent-in-teenage-relationships-across-new-zealand One in five girls and nearly one in 10 boys have experienced unwanted sexual contact, prompting calls for communities to take action to help stop violence in teen relationships. Research from the New Zealand Family Violence Clearinghouse has found 20 per cent of female and 9 per cent ofContinue Reading
http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/stress-teens.aspx Feeling stressed? You’re not alone. A 2013 survey by the APA found that stress is extremely common among teenagers. Teenagers who responded to the survey report they’re experiencing what they think are unhealthy levels of stress, especially during the school year. If you’re struggling with your work load takeContinue Reading
