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adolescent behavior

How teens see drinking in Chile

June 28, 2026

Chile has a drinking culture that many teens say feels impossible to escape. Young people there often describe alcohol use as something everyone does, not just sometimes but regularly. This isn’t just about personal choice—it’s about how peers and families shape what teens feel they should do. When

education

Helping Hands: How Classrooms Shape Teen Behavior

May 15, 2025

The way teens act and seek help can be shaped by their peers and environment. When teens act kindly and help others, it's called prosocial behavior. This behavior can encourage them to ask for help when they need it. But does a classroom full of helpful students have the same effect? The ide

health

Boosting Teen Mental Health: A Call to Support Primary Care Doctors

January 6, 2025

These days, teens are facing more mental health issues than ever. But that’s not all. There’s also a shortage of healthcare providers who can help. This puts primary care doctors right in the middle of the storm. They’re feeling overwhelmed and burned out, and many are thinking of leaving the field.