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Video counseling at school was never an option before the pandemic, but an analysis by AP has found the service is now so prevalent it exists in 16 of the 20 largest school districts, including several in Florida.

After decades of declines, data show teen pregnancy rates are starting to plateau. Experts cite the reversal of Roe, efforts to suspend sex ed in schools and higher rates of youth mental health issues.

Kai Koerber was a junior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High during the 2018 massacre. Seeing his peers — and himself — struggle with returning to normal, he says he wanted to do something to help people manage emotions.

With young people's social media use “near universal” but its true impact on mental health not fully understood, Dr. Vivek Murthy is asking tech companies to share data and increase transparency with researchers and the public.

Bills to regulate social media, including its use in schools, are already moving through the Florida Legislature with bipartisan support.

Nearly one in three girls reported seriously considering suicide in the past year – a 60% rise from a decade ago, according to the CDC survey data.

Florida will no longer participate in the Youth Risk Behavior Survey, drawing alarm from doctors and child welfare agencies.

Sleep-deprived adolescents are more likely to carry handguns, even to school, according to new research from Florida International University. FIU...

A new study shows a rise in depression and stress among young people parallels the growth in smartphone and social media use.