In the News

The proliferation of sexualized images of girls and young women in advertising, merchandising, and media is harming girls' self-image and healthy development. This report explores the cognitive and emotional consequences, consequences for mental and physical health, and impact on development of a healthy sexual self-image.

http://www.apa.org/pi/wpo/sexualizationsum.html

Under pressure: Are teen girls facing too much?

Great article about the pressure to succeed in today's culture and the increasing emotional disorders that affect teenage girls. February 10, 2008.

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29055786/

Grade-School Lolita: 'So Sexy So Soon'

The sexualized childhood and how it affects kids younger than you think. Aug 6, 2008

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/26037851/

Greatest internet threat to teens may be teens themselves, January 26, 2009

By Melissa Healy.

http://www.latimes.com/_features/health/la-he-kidsonline26-2009jan26,0,1604080.story

Teen pregnancy linked to sexy TV, Retrieved: January 26, 2009

Researchers at the RAND research organization said their three-year study was the first to link viewing of racy television programming with risky sexual behavior by teens.

http://www.leaderpost.com/Teen+pregnancy+_linked+sexy/972925/story.html

Sex on TV Increases Teen Pregnancy, Says Report, November 3, 2008

By, Alice Park

http://www.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1855842,00.html

Teens say prescription drugs easier to buy than beer, October 13, 2008
By: Denise Witmer
This article addresses the growing trend in teenage drug abuse: prescription medication.

http://parentingteens.about.com/b/2008/10/13/teens-say-prescription-drugs-easier-to-buy-than-beer.htm

Behavior therapy helps kids lose weight, September 30, 2008
By: Rick Nauert, Ph.D
Studies and current research suggest that the most effective way for children and teens to lose and prevent future weight gain, is with behavioral therapy. http://psychcentral.com/news/2008/09/30/behavioral-therapy-helps-kids-lose-weight/3029.html

Feeling good about fish oil, September 12, 2008
By: Roni Caryn Rabin
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/09/15/health/healthspecial2/15fishoil.html?_r=1&em&oref=slogin

Parenting a child with ADD or ADHD: tips for parents, September 9, 2008

By: Keath Low
This article helps parents' process feelings and deal with their own emotions that come up when dealing with a difficult child.
http://add.about.com/od/childrenandteens/tp/ADD-parenting-tips.htm

To be young and anxiety-free,September 2, 2008
By: Andrea Petersen
An informative article discussing the prevalence of anxiety disorders in children and teenagers. Studies are referred to validating the hypothesis that untreated anxiety disorders are more likely to lead to future severe mental illnesses. The benefits of therapy are also discussed along with interventions that are proven effective.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB122030378198288171.html?mod=googlenews_wsj