Adolescence, the developmental phase between childhood and adulthood, is marked by substantial mental, emotional and social ...

Substance use disorders (SUD) and compulsive behaviors, also labeled as process addictions, are not unique to any type of person or population, but there is an increased risk for adolescents to ...

Teenagers struggling to develop a healthy sense of identity must walk a tightrope, balancing commitment to their family's values with their own exploration of what matters, most psychologists agree.

More than half of girls participating in the long-term U.S. Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) study developed ...

Those who checked their platforms more often were more likely to be sensitive to general social rewards and punishments, according to the study published. CHAPEL HILL, NC. -- Frequent use of social ...

Abstract Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is rapidly transforming the context in which adolescents develop, presenting both opportunities and risks. Adolescence is a sen ...

Child and adolescent development spans rapid and interlinked changes in physical growth, cognitive capacities and social and emotional skills from infancy through the teenage years. In physical terms, ...

In the class of things that happen so often or predictably as to become truisms are the high-risk activities that teenagers frequently engage in, like driving too fast, using alcohol or drugs, ...

Q. What are the effects of marijuana use on teenage brain development? Are there some people who should not use marijuana even if it’s legal? A. Marijuana, also called cannabis, is a widely popular ...

Parental autonomy support refers to parenting practices that encourage adolescents to make their own choices, express their viewpoints and develop self-regulation. Grounded in self-determination ...

New Global Standards for quality health-care services for adolescents developed by WHO and UNAIDS aim to help countries improve the quality of adolescent health care. Existing health services often ...

Our teachers in kindergarten through third grade were already engaged in Lexia’s LETRS professional learning course, which teaches the skills needed to master the fundamentals of reading instruction.