Teenagers less responsive to rewards, especially social approval, are more likely to develop depression under chronic stress.
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- Mental Health & Well-Being
Marijuana use during adolescence may hinder brain development and self-actualisation, worsening gender dysphoria and emotional distress.
A leading psychotherapist warns that screening Netflix’s Adolescence in UK secondary schools could have unintended consequences without proper support and planning.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Teenage Loneliness Linked to Poorer Mental and Physical Health in Adulthood, Study Finds
Experiencing loneliness as a teenager can lead to lasting mental health challenges and reduced well-being in adulthood, highlighting the need for early interventions.
A study has linked early childhood exposure to air pollution with long-term changes in brain connectivity, raising concerns about its impact on adolescent development.
Teen treatment centres provide specialised care, helping adolescents overcome challenges, build resilience, and develop skills for a brighter future.
The stability of autism diagnoses from preschool to adolescence has been the subject of a recent study by the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
- Personal Essays
How I Learned to Embrace My Introversion and Thrive in a World That Demands Extroversion
by Lena Averyby Lena AveryGrowing up, I always felt like I didn’t quite fit in. I was the quiet kid, the one who preferred reading a book in the corner to playing loud games …
- Cyberpsychology & Technology
Innovative Video Game Shows Promise in Supporting Adolescent Mental Health
Adolescence is a critical phase for mental health interventions, and with the increasing digitalisation of mental health resources, new methods are being explored.
Diet quality among adolescents in the US is among the worst across all age groups, putting young people at risk for heart attack, stroke, and diabetes.
- Mental Health & Well-Being
Normal Self-Esteem in Early Adolescence Predicts Better Mental Well-Being at 17
The research explores the relationship between self-esteem in early adolescence and later mental well-being.
The slowdown of physical activity during adolescence is not likely caused by lifestyle and environment but by energy demands placed on the body as it grows.
Aron O’Dowd’s life story is a testament to the indomitable human spirit, resilience, and triumph over adversity.
During adolescence, we are faced with a path, more or less impervious and obscure, that leads each of us towards adulthood.
- Health & Fitness
The Fat Tax: Long-Term, Systemic Antibiotic Use for the Treatment of Adolescent Acne Can Promote Fat Accumulation
A growing body of evidence is showing that the healthy gut microbiome – a community of microorganisms that live together in the gut – influences many aspects of human growth …