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Coauthors: Amy De Silva, MD and Thomas Priolo MD The proportion of time kids spend on social media has increased from 55% in 2006 to 83% in 2012, with kids […]

Co-authors: Amy De Silva, MD and Thomas Priolo, MD Adolescence represents a critical window of development, characterized by rapid physical growth, brain changes, evolving social roles, and the development of […]

By Debra E. Koss, MD Many LGBTQ+ youth thrive during adolescence, however, stigma, discrimination, family disapproval, social rejection, violence, and lack of access to health care place LGBTQ+ youth at […]

By Saranga Bhalla, DO As physicians, we have all taken numerous exams throughout our lives so we know what test related anxiety feels like. Mild test taking anxiety is normal […]

Co-authors: Dr. Amy De Silva and Dr. Thomas Priolo Bullying is a common everyday experience that comes in different forms and can sometimes be obvious or subtle. Bullying can best […]

Co-authors: Dr. Amy De Silva and Dr. Thomas Priolo School nowadays has evolved into becoming a competitive environment, where kids are required to multi-task, perform academically well, maintain social status […]

By Yasmine Deol, MD Eating disorders are serious psychiatric illnesses that affect both body and mind. When a child starts eating less, avoids family meals, or becomes fixated on “healthy […]

By Debra E. Koss, MD In 2024, e-cigarettes were the most-commonly-used tobacco product among middle and high school students in the United States. According to the National Youth Tobacco Survey, […]

By Yasmine Deol, MD Teenage years are often an emotional rollercoaster. Mood swings, rebellion, and changes in behavior can be part of normal adolescence. However, when do these shifts go […]

By Saranga Bhalla, DO Traumatic experiences in children and adolescents are common.  Almost 50% of American children and adolescents have experienced at least one potentially traumatic event (1). Examples of […]