Articles by Youth Alive 59


Mental Health Initiative
April 3, 2023 16:20 Youth Alive

Young people are spending more time on social media and getting less sleep than they used to. Time spent on electronic devices, especially in the evening, is associated with both less sleep and poorer sleep quality. Additionally, teens are more likely to use social media late into the night. Has that

Excessive Digital Gaming Can Lead to Mental Illness

Monday, 3 Apr Youth Alive
Mental Health Initiative

The Good and the Bad Multiplayer digital gaming is more popular and accessible than ever. These games

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Opioid Addiction

Monday, 3 Apr Youth Alive
Mental Health Initiative

The misuse of opioids is a life-threatening health issue. Opioids include prescription pain relievers

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Sexting Isn’t a Pretty Picture

Monday, 3 Apr Youth Alive
Mental Health Initiative

It’s Just A Picture:  Everyone nowadays increasingly carries smartphones, tablets, social

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Pornography Isn’t Harmless

Monday, 3 Apr Youth Alive
Mental Health Initiative

Sexual urges are a normal part of adolescent development. As a young person, you have heard people say,

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The Scientific Truth About Marijuana For Youth

Monday, 3 Apr Youth Alive
Mental Health Initiative

TRENDS IN MARIJUANA USE – Marijuana is the second-most-used brain-altering substance in the world

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Vaping and Tobacco

Monday, 3 Apr Youth Alive
Mental Health Initiative

Tobacco use remains a problem among young people. According to the Centers for Disease Control, tobacco

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The Truth About Alcohol

Monday, 3 Apr Youth Alive
Mental Health Initiative

Several years ago, researchers studied the effects of alcoholic drinks on humans and concluded that one

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Trauma and Substance Abuse in Teens

Monday, 3 Apr Youth Alive
Mental Health Initiative

What is Trauma? Bad things happen to nearly everyone in this sinful world. If we live long enough, we

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You’re unique – dare to live your own life!

Tuesday, 5 Jun Youth Alive
Body&mind

It’s snowing. Raise your eyes from the screen and look up at the sky. Millions of snowflakes make

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