Try yaar. Have a puff. You will feel as if you are at top of the world and your all problem and tensions will vanish.” When a friend of Sameer offered a cigarette to him, he was very reluctant ...

Peer support interventions in HIV care harness the lived experience of people living with HIV to promote adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART), retention in care and psychosocial wellbeing. These ...

Here, we discuss the impact of peer pressure which many argue is necessary while others are of the view that it brings with it an unnecessary sense of rivalry which is not good for students. Image ...

Peer pressure to use alcohol and drugs can contribute to substance use disorders, potentially leading to addiction. Peer pressure can be both positive and negative, as in some cases, people may put ...

The internet gives patients and caregivers access not only to information, but also to each other. Many Americans turn to friends and family for support and advice when they have a health problem.

Peer relationships are central to individual development, shaping social competence, emotional well-being and academic engagement from early childhood through adolescence. Social dynamics encompass ...

And it could be taking a toll on their mental health. The Latest The X-Plan is one tool parents can use to help teens deal with peer pressure. 4 ways to help prevent, detect and address bullying.