Study Finds Teens and Young Adults with Mood Disorders Less Likely to Obtain Driver’s License and Face Elevated Crash Risk
Researchers from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have discovered that individuals with mood disorders are 30% less likely to obtain their driver’s license and face an elevated risk of crashes. The study emphasizes the need for guidance and training to help these individuals overcome barriers and mitigate crash risks. With as many as one in 10 teens and young adults being diagnosed with mood disorders, the findings hold significant relevance and highlight the need for evidence-based guidance for families regarding driving readiness and instruction.
Study Shows Long-Term Benefits of Exercise Habits in Youth
The University of Adelaide study reveals the long-term benefits of exercise habits in youth, emphasizing the importance of promoting physical activity among young people for better health outcomes. The research has significant implications for public health and policy-making, aligning with efforts to encourage participation in sports and physical activities, particularly among girls and women. As the study adds to a growing body of research on the role of exercise in maintaining overall well-being, it is hoped that these findings will inform policies and programs aimed at promoting physical activity and improving long-term health outcomes.
Study Reveals High Rates of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Among Youth in Foster Care
A recent study revealed concerning findings about the high rates of intellectual and developmental disabilities among youth in the foster care system in the United States. The study, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) Pediatrics, found that the population of youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities in the U.S. foster care system had grown substantially to almost 40,000, which accounted for nearly 9% of the total youth in foster care. The study also highlighted disparities in foster care involvement among youth with intellectual and developmental disabilities, emphasizing the urgency of developing targeted interventions and support systems to improve the outcomes of this vulnerable population.
Urgent Call for Enhanced Mental Health Support for Children and Young People
This week, from 5th to 11th February, marks Children’s Mental Health Week, shining a spotlight on the importance of children and young people’s mental health. The rise in mental health problems among the younger generation has been identified as one…