Youth Drug and Alcohol Addiction in U.S. is Often Linked to Stress, Mental Health Problems: CDC
Three-quarters of teens who abuse drugs are diagnosed with mental health problems, often using illegal or controlled substances to self-medicate
Three-quarters of teens who abuse drugs are diagnosed with mental health problems, often using illegal or controlled substances to self-medicate
Lawsuit alleges Facebook and Instagram misled the public about the risks of social media addiction on children, while illegally collecting personal data without parents' knowledge or consent.
Ketamine warning comes amid increasing reports of patients getting prescriptions online for mental health conditions
Murthy urged lawmakers to consider forcing social media platforms to put in place age restrictions which limit access for younger users due to mental health risks.
A failure to receive follow-up mental health care often leads to worsening mental health problems, including suicidal thoughts and the risk of self-harm or harming others, the study found.
Researchers found children who suffered a concussion were 40% more likely to develop mental illness than children who suffered other kinds of injuries.