Adolescents Archives

03.28.2018 a person smoking a vaporizer

What E-Cigarettes Mean For Teens

Over 500,000 middle schoolers and over 1.6 million high school students currently used electronic cigarettes. E-cigarettes are considered a safer alternative than cigarettes, but "safer" does not mean "safe," especially for teenagers.

Guest Author Jacqueline Rocheleau

02.16.2018 Graph showing Child Mortality iin the US vs OECD19 by age group from 1960-2010

Dying Young in the USA

Child mortality is declining worldwide. The United States, however, has had higher rates of mortality for kids aged 0-19 compared to other wealthy nations, since the 1980s.

Fellow Madeline Bishop

01.24.2018 Teenager in a hoodie sitting on a fence looking at a cellphone

Where They’re At: Phones and Homeless Youth

Phones, social media, and technology are critical to connect homeless youth with parents, potential employers, peers and social services.

Fellow Madeline Bishop

01.10.2018 Transgender flag, San Francisco, 2012

LGBT Rights and Adolescent Health

New research shows the extent of health disparities affecting transgender populations, making research and programs to improve transgender health more vital than ever.

11.30.2017 a graph of high school graduation rate

Barriers for Homeless Students at School

One aspect of the growing trend in homeless students at school: instability of residence often leads to school mobility which can have a negative impact on academic achievement.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

10.17.2017 a graph of different colored bars

Ethnic Disparities in Adolescent Mental Health Treatment

Adolescent racial or ethnic minorities in Massachusetts experience disproportionately high levels of sadness and suicide attempts. There is also a large disparity between white youth and minority youth receiving depression treatment.

Fellow Gilbert Benavidez

10.13.2017 a graph of increasing economic gains

Delaying School Start Times

Later school start times improve academic performance and mental and physical health for adolescents, as well as safety for the general public.

Fellow Madeline Bishop

09.26.2017 Detroit Life Is Valuable Everyday (DLIVE). Calvin Evans, Dr. Tolulope Sonuyi, Ray Winans.

DLIVE

Detroit Life Is Valuable Everyday (DLIVE) is a hospital-based, community-focused violence intervention initiative that works with youth/young adults who have sustained acute intentional violent trauma.

Fellow Qing Wai Wong

09.18.2017 A teenage boy looking at his smartphone

Prioritizing Adolescent Health

According to the WHO, adolescents make up around one fifth of most countries’ population. Investing in adolescent health can be both impactful and cost effective for generations to come.

Fellow Madeline Bishop

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