Monday, August 2, 2010: Recent Teen Mental Health and Substance Abuse News

Sleep Flees With Kids’ Mental Health Issues

“Insomnia significantly affects 29% of children seen by child psychiatrists, according to a national survey.” Click here to read the full article from MedPage Today.”

OxyContin prescription drug abuse “a silent, growing problem” amoung youths

The San Jose Mercury News reports on the growing number of children and teenagers experimenting with prescription drugs. Click here to read the full article.

Pathological Internet Use Linked to Teen Depression

“Teens who use the Internet excessively appear to be more likely to develop depression, according to a study set to appear in the October 2010 issue of Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.” Click here to read more on About.com.

Previous Parenting Teens and Technology (Part 7)

Sign up for our
e-newsletter

Adolescent Counseling Services (ACS) empowers youth in our community to find their way through social-emotional support and by building safe, accepting communities.

Tax ID#: 51-0192551

Our Location:

1779 Woodside Road
Suite 200 (2nd Floor)
Redwood City, CA 94061

Contact Us:

General Information: 650.424.0852
Intake Line: 650.424.0852 x108
Fax: 650.424.9853
Email: info@acs-teens.org

© COPYRIGHT ADOLESCENT COUNSELING SERVICES