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Secondary & Teens (13–18)
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Why Your Teen's Voice Matters in Mental Health Solutions
A groundbreaking study shows that when teenagers actively participate in designing mental health programs—rather than just being subjects of them—communities see real improvements in addressing behavioral health gaps. This approach, called Youth Participatory Action Research, is changing how we tackle teen mental health challenges.
Source: Frontiers in Public Health — Child Health
Can Exercise Help Teens with Intellectual Disabilities Improve Their Balance? Here's What Research Shows
A major review of 22 studies found that specific exercise programmes can help children and teens with intellectual disabilities improve their balance and coordination. While the results are promising, researchers say we need more high-quality studies before making strong recommendations.
Source: Frontiers in Public Health — Child Health
Virtual Worlds as Social Spaces for Autistic Young Adults: What Clinicians Say Parents Should Know
New research shows that virtual environments like VRChat can be valuable social spaces for autistic young adults, but only when designed with proper safeguards and personalization. Clinicians across Italy, the US, and Australia emphasize that these platforms work best when they prioritize safety, autonomy, and identity—not just skill-building.
Source: Frontiers in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Why Your Teen's Spine Curve Affects Their Muscles (And What You Should Know)
New research reveals that adolescent scoliosis isn't just about curved spines—the muscles on either side of the spine develop differently in response to the curve. Understanding this muscle-spine connection could help parents support teens with scoliosis more effectively.
Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics
Why Cannabis Use During the Teen Years May Slow Your Child's Brain Development
New research shows that teenagers who use cannabis experience slower growth in memory, attention, and thinking skills compared to their peers. The good news? Understanding this risk early can help parents have informed conversations with their teens.
Source: Science Daily — Children's Health
Why One-Size-Fits-All PE Classes Don't Work: What Science Says About Your Teen's Fitness
A new study reveals that a teenager's weight significantly changes how their lung capacity translates into athletic performance. This means your child's PE class should be tailored to their individual body type, not based on generic fitness benchmarks.
Source: Frontiers in Public Health — Child Health
Why Teen Cannabis Use May Slow Down Brain Development
New research shows that teenagers who use cannabis experience slower growth in memory, attention, and thinking skills compared to their peers. While their abilities may seem normal at first, the gap widens over time as non-users continue developing normally.
Source: Science Daily — Education
A New Hope for Teens with Depression: What Brain-Guided Magnetic Therapy Could Mean for Your Child
Researchers are testing a cutting-edge treatment called rTMS that uses brain imaging to personalise therapy for teenagers with depression who don't respond well to traditional medicines. A new Singapore-led study is exploring whether this targeted approach could offer relief when standard treatments fall short.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
After Surgery, Does Special Nutrition Help Teenagers and Young Adults Recover Better?
A new study is testing whether high-protein nutrition given through an IV after stomach surgery helps patients recover faster and maintain muscle strength. Understanding this could change how doctors support young patients through major surgery.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
Why More Teens with Serious Heart Conditions Need Our Attention Right Now
A major US study reveals that deaths from a critical congenital heart condition had been declining for over 20 years—until the pandemic disrupted care. Singapore parents should know what warning signs matter and how to protect their child's surgical timeline.
Source: Frontiers in Pediatrics
Can a Quick Workout Help Your Teen with ADHD Learn Better? New Research Has Surprising Answers
A new study suggests that a short burst of intense exercise *before* a lesson may boost memory in teens with ADHD, but exercising *after* learning might actually get in the way. Here's what Singapore parents need to know.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education
Caring for Animals, Caring for Ourselves: What Teen Volunteers Need to Know About Compassion Fatigue
A new study reveals that people who dedicate themselves to caring for animals—especially feral cats—face real emotional and physical strain. Understanding these challenges can help young caregivers protect their own wellbeing while making a difference.
Source: PLOS ONE — Education