Articles on Youth

By Dr. Lynn Margolies

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Binge Drinking During Adolescence Primes the Brain for Alcohol Use Disorder in Adulthood

Teen drinking alters brain development, increasing anxiety and cravings, and heightens risk for adult alcohol use disorder and addiction.
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Dr. Lynn Margolies
Teens & Young AdultsUnderstanding the Teenage MindsetFamily IssuesUnlocking PotentialPsychology NewsYouth

How Communication Breakdowns Between Parents & Teens Can Affect Health, Well-Being, and Safety

Communicating with teens is key—poor communication can make them feel invalidated, raising risk of self-harm. Validating feelings supports safety.
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Is Perfectionism on the Rise in Teenagers? The Startling News About It’s Impact on Mental Health

Perfectionism in teens fuels anxiety and increases suicide risks. Learn how family and community pressure can silently affect teen mental health.
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Parenting ChallengesApproaching Difficult TopicsGetting Teens to Talk (and Listen)Guilt & AnxietyLimits & BoundariesTeens & Young AdultsRisk, Danger, & Self-Destructive BehaviorFamily IssuesPsychology NewsYouth

Online Risks & Stressors: What Teens Tell Their Parents

Online behaviors that can put teens at risk—why they hide cyberbullying, sexting, and social pressure, plus parenting tips to guide and protect them.
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Dr. Lynn Margolies
Parenting ChallengesApproaching Difficult TopicsGetting Teens to Talk (and Listen)Limits & BoundariesTeens & Young AdultsRisk, Danger, & Self-Destructive BehaviorUnderstanding the Teenage MindsetFamily IssuesPsychology NewsYouth

Teenagers Behaving Badly? a Closer Look at the Complex Drivers of Recklessness in Youth

This blog discusses recent research on teen recklessness and how it’s not what you think.
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Teens & Young AdultsRisk, Danger, & Self-Destructive BehaviorUnderstanding the Teenage MindsetWomen’s IssuesPsychology NewsYouth

The Epidemic of Sexual Violence on Campus

This blog discusses important findings on sexual assault on campus.
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Dr. Lynn Margolies
Risk, Danger, & Self-Destructive BehaviorTeens & Young AdultsPsychology NewsSubstanceYouth

The Impact of Cannabis Use on Bipolar Disorder Symptoms

Cannabis use is linked to an increase in mania, depression, and poor clinical outcomes for those with bipolar disorder.
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Dr. Lynn Margolies
Approaching Difficult TopicsGetting Teens to Talk (and Listen)Limits & BoundariesParenting ChallengesRisk, Danger, & Self-Destructive BehaviorTeens & Young AdultsFamily IssuesPsychology NewsSubstanceYouth

The Startling Data on College-Age Binge Drinking

Binge drinking in college age youth and on college campuses is an alarming, prevalent problem that has been normalized in the college culture among those involved in it.
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Dr. Lynn Margolies
Parenting ChallengesApproaching Difficult TopicsGetting Teens to Talk (and Listen)Limits & BoundariesTeens & Young AdultsRisk, Danger, & Self-Destructive BehaviorFamily IssuesPsychology NewsSubstanceYouth

Why is Weed Use A Problem for Youth?

Youth ages 18-25 have the highest rate of weed use, and this is increasing (SAMSA, 2025). But why does using weed really matter? Older generations may have used weed too and found it harmless. Who is impacted negatively by weed and why? What are the short- and long-term dangers?

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Dr. Lynn Margolies