adolescent

Association between Tobacco Consumption and Problematic Internet Use and the Practice of Physical Activity in Spanish Adolescents

Scientific article

Abstract The practice of physical activity is a healthy habit that offers health benefits. In contrast, the lack thereof may be associated with an increase in diseases, even at an early age. The objective of this study was to analyze the...

Association of Cigarette Type Initially Smoked With Suicidal Behaviors Among Adolescents in Korea From 2015 to 2018

Scientific article

Source: Kim SH, Jeong SH, Park E, Jang S. Association of Cigarette Type Initially Smoked With Suicidal Behaviors Among Adolescents in Korea From 2015 to 2018. JAMA Netw Open. 2021;4(4):e218803. doi:10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2021.8803 Abstract...

An Exploration of Substance Use Fundamentals & Youth Perspective on the Impacts of COVID-19

29 April 2021

Washington DC

United States

Register now: https://thenationalcouncil-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_S7pXgI-VQcGzT4o0DEuexA

Thursday, April 29, 3:00 - 4:30pm ET (Washington, DC time)

The Developing Brain with Dr Ruben Baler

22 March 2021

Online

Mentor Foundation USA is hosting the webinar The Developing Brain with Dr Ruben Baler

Webinar: 'Adolescent Social Isolation and Loneliness'

19 March 2021

Washington DC

United States

Being socially disconnected or perceiving the absence of companionship and support can have a large effect on health and mortality risk for adolescents. This presentation will explore factors that lead to social isolation and loneliness; will determine how both physical and emotional health can be influenced; and will discuss ways to improve social integration and support in order to improve outcomes and life satisfaction for adolescents.

Webinar 'Who's Doing What?: The Epidemiology of Adolescent Substance Use'

4 March 2021

USA

United States

Register now: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5017510673728957453

Thursday, March 4, 2021, 12pm-1pm ET (Washington, DC time, corresponding to 11CT/10MT/9PT)

Substance Use and Antisocial Behaviour in Adolescence in the UK

Scientific article

The Millennium Cohort Study (MCS), is following the lives of around 19,000 young people born across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. In 2018-2019, the researchers from UCL analysed data from 10,000 17 years olds on their...

Association between Parental Separation and Addictions in Adolescents: Results of a National Lebanese Study

Book

19 June 2020

Numerous patterns have emerged from research conducted in Lebanon, pertaining to rising harmful addictions amongst children and adolescents, tied to family status. This study showcased direct correlations between child and adolescent...

The Decline of Heavy Episodic Drinking in Adolescents in Finland, Norway and Sweden

Scientific article

Around the world, there has been a decline in heavy drinking among adolescents. In this study, researchers compared these trends in Finland, Norway and Sweden using information from the ESPAD survey- a project that has data on substance use...

Bi-Monthly Webinar: ISSUP Nigeria Knowledge Update Series (Fourth Session)

ISSUP Webinar

28 January 2021

On January 28th, ISSUP Nigeria held the Fourth Webinar in their Knowledge Update Series. This Webinar focused on the topic of Substance Abuse among Adolescents: The Influence of Sexual Behaviour.