South Korean students wait to take the annual College Scholastic Ability Test, known locally as Suneung, at a school in Seoul – Copyright AFP Sergio Lima Are ...

Depression in youth is not just “a phase” but must be taken seriously as an illness. Girls are particularly often affected. A new study shows: An imbalance between certain substances in the brain ...

Scientists have discovered that an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain could help explain why teenage girls are at greater risk of depression than boys. Specifically, researchers claim to have ...

Around half of teenage girls experience moderate to severe period pain. The mechanical force of the uterus contracting and inflammatory chemicals such as prostaglandins contribute to this pain.

Mission Prep, a specialized adolescent mental health clinic with centers across California and Virginia, has released a report explaining gendered differences in how depression manifests in teenagers.

THE RESULTS WERE ALARMING. MORE THAN HALF OF GIRLS IN NEW HAMPSHIRE HAVE EXPERIENCED DEPRESSION. 1 IN 3 GIRLS HAVE CONSIDERED ENDING THEIR OWN LIVES. THAT’S ACCORDING TO THE STATUS OF GIRLS REPORT ...

When girls are highly invested in their friendships and this investment is reciprocated, this can bring increased social support and a sense of belonging. Clearly, this type of social support can be ...

Scientists have discovered that an imbalance of certain chemicals in the brain could help explain why teenage girls are at greater risk of depression than boys. Specifically, researchers claim to have ...