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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.
A new McGill University-led study suggests that disrupting the body's internal clock during adolescence can alter how the brain responds to an in-utero risk factor linked to certain brain disorders.
A study finds that greenspace exposure during early adolescence is linked to structural brain changes. These changes are associated with better academic performance and mental health outcomes.
How algorithms capture vulnerable teenage brains The adolescent brain contains a heightened sensitivity to social rewards. This biological reality, which historically motivated teenagers to ...
Their study examined risk factors for adolescent maladaptive behaviors using large-sample data from the National Institute on Mental Health Data Archive Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development.
Adolescents who sleep longer and better than their peers perform better in cognitive tests, according to new research ...
Mental illness often occurs for the first time during puberty and in young adulthood. This is because during adolescent brain development, a pronounced remodeling of cognitive networks takes place.
9 discoveries about the adolescent brain that transformed our understanding of teen substance use Illustration showing a teens brain being affected by drinks, social media and cigarettes.
Sandstone Care identified nine publications in the National Library of Medicine that reshaped researchers' understanding of the effects of substance use on the adolescent brain.
Early research presented at the leading brain conference suggests that the pandemic changed the brains of teenagers ...
Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental well-being. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, ...