Researchers from Kyushu University discovered a previously unrecognized synaptic "hotspot" that forms during adolescence, ...

The teenage brain isn’t just trimming connections—it’s secretly building powerful new neural hotspots that may shape the mind for life. Adolescence is a major turning point not only for social and ...

Teen girls who have greater difficulty effectively solving interpersonal problems when they experience social stress, and who experience more interpersonal stress in their lives, are at greater risk ...

Source: Carl Pickhardt, Ph. D. Problems can be costly and complicating. They take energy to contend with and make life more demanding: “What must I deal with now?” So, consider problems in three ...

For most teenagers, stress is part of daily life. Poor grades, awkward encounters with friends, or being anxious about the future can all trigger worry. These stress-inducers are occasional. But when ...

Sleep is a fundamental biological necessity, especially during adolescence, a period marked by rapid physical, emotional, and ...

Children who exhibit attention problems in elementary school may face heightened risks for certain negative outcomes in adolescence, according to new research published in the Journal of Attention ...