Prescription drug misuse and abuse is when someone takes a medication inappropriately, including ones for which he or she does not have a prescription. One in four teenagers have misused or abused a prescription drug at least once, such as taking a friend’s Adderall. Substance …

Every year, approximately 4 million teenage athletes suffer a concussion. A history of concussions is associated with a more than threefold increase in the risk of depression for adolescents, and youth with Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may have a greater chance of developing prolonged depression and …

In Northern Virginia, having a packed calendar and being perpetually busy are frequently viewed as teen status symbols. However, adolescents who experience depression and/or anxiety often find that their symptoms increase when they are overscheduled. A significant source of stress, overscheduling actually can make youth …

Planning can help make your resolutions and dreams become a reality. Take 10 minutes each morning or evening to break them into daily To Do items. Set clear priorities and specific goals, which are comprised of simple, achievable steps that include deadlines. Resolutions can be …