Adolescents

Pressure builds on Palestinian girls to marry as Gaza sees rise in child marriage rates - UNFPA

The likely cause of the increasing number of child brides seen in the Palestinian territory is the displacement, poverty, and collapse of social, legal, health, and protection systems.

(ILLUSTRATIVE) A homeless Palestinian bride walks with her mother (R) during her wedding ceremony at a United Nations-run school sheltering displaced Palestinians from the Israeli offensive, in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip August 17, 2014.
Sugary drinks such as soft drinks, energy drinks and sweetened juices may be linked to an increased risk of anxiety among teenagers

Study found: This drink is one of the main causes of anxiety in teenagers

A boy in distress

Two years into the war: One in every five calls to ERAN is from a child or adolescent

Nicotine box

Have you seen this box with your children? There’s a chance they’re addicted


With customized training: Kolnoa Peer Gym launches a membership for teenagers

Kolnoa Peer Gym is launching a membership for teenagers aged 12-16 with customized training in small groups and personal attention, including boxing, Pilates, functional training, and more.

 Kolnoa Peer Gym launches a membership for teenagers

From the screen to the skin: CeraVe enters the gaming world

In a groundbreaking move, the skincare brand is launching dedicated spaces in the games Minecraft and Roblox to educate teens about acne care.

 CeraVe

HOKA's youth footwear line launches in Israel

CLIFTON 9 and MACH 6: Global favorites now tailored for active teens.

 HOKA

Just before school starts: How to design a home study environment?

Tips from marketing manager Hadar Seginor-Goldstein of Etzmaleh for creating an ideal study space.

 Etzmaleh writing desk for children's and teenagers' rooms with a drawer and cabinet, model Tal. Price: NIS 795

Nearly a quarter of adolescent girls suffer partner violence, WHO study finds

A WHO study finds 24% of adolescent girls experience intimate partner violence, with high rates in Oceania and Africa.

A logo is pictured outside a building of the World Health Organization (WHO) during an executive board meeting on update on the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in Geneva, Switzerland, April 6, 2021.

Small but mighty: Teen suite upgrades

As summer vacation approaches, it's time to roll up our sleeves and invest some warmth and love into our teenagers' bedrooms.


Netflix portrayals of violence diminish teens' understanding of pain - study

Popular Netflix media commonly portrays pain in the context of violence, trivializing other forms of pain that adolescents can experience, such as chronic pains or menstrual pains.

The Netflix logo is seen on their office in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, US July 16, 2018.

Drug, alcohol use rises among evacuee teens

Since the war began, many face mental stress. Maccabi opened addiction treatment clinics due to increased drug use in conflict zones.

 Adolescents Drink Alcohol, Illustration.

Mental distress spikes among Israeli teens - WHO study

Social media use and screen addiction have increased, which may impact adolescent well-being, said the researchers.

 Depression in children and teens is on the rise, how can we help them?

Holiday blues: Recognizing signs of depression and anxiety in your child

What are the manifestations of depression and anxiety in teenagers, what are the causes, and how are they treated?

 Social anxiety can be isolating (illustrative)