The chatbots’ appeal to kids, especially teens, is obvious. Unlike human friends, these AI companions will think all your ...

HANFORD, Calif. - Stephanie Tellez recalls a tragedy involving her only son. It took place last Thanksgiving morning. It was ...

Disrupted Daily Rhythms Can Affect Adolescent Brain Development A mouse study suggests that internal clock disruption during adolescence can cause behavioral and genetic changes in people at risk of ...

Children, adolescents, and unborn babies exposed to high levels of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) face increased risks of ...

Brain differences in children and teens who experiment with drugs early show up before they take their first puff or sip ...

Might exposure to antidepressants in adolescents have persisting negative effects? This article reviews the neural effects of antidepressant treatment during late childhood and early adolescence.

Take heart in this impression. A century ago, when adolescent psychology first emerged as a field of study, that was exactly ...

Neural Effects of Antidepressants in Adolescent Animals Effects on Major Neurotransmitter Systems Serotonin System Interest in the role of 5-HT in depression and the antidepressant response began ...

Too much screen time in late childhood is associated with developmental changes in the brain, leading to more depressive symptoms in early adolescence.

Researchers have found that the timing of when fluoxetine (commonly known by its brand name, Prozac) is administered is vital ...