Links between hormonal and pubertal development, and adolescent females’ risk for affective symptoms
A comprehensive longitudinal study has identified a critical biological link between rising testosterone levels in early puberty and an increased risk of anxiety and depression symptoms in adolescent females. The…
Adolescent Cannabis Use Linked to Significantly Increased Risk of Serious Psychiatric Conditions in Young Adulthood
A groundbreaking longitudinal study published in the prestigious JAMA Health Forum has revealed a significant and concerning association between cannabis use during adolescence and an elevated risk of developing serious…
Childhood Electroencephalographic Signatures Predict Distinct Developmental Trajectories to Adolescent Anxiety and Depression
The identification of biological markers that can forecast mental health trajectories in children has long been a primary objective of neuroscientific research. In a groundbreaking longitudinal study published in the…
Emergence of the smart intuitor: how cognitive ability shapes adolescent reasoning
The development of human logic has long been viewed as a struggle between impulsive instinct and disciplined reflection. For decades, the prevailing psychological consensus suggested that accurate reasoning required the…
Social media use and early adolescent brain structure: Findings from the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD) Study
A comprehensive study published in the peer-reviewed journal NeuroImage has identified a significant correlation between the amount of time young adolescents spend on social media and physical alterations in the…
Adolescent social isolation associated changes in ethanol-induced dopamine regulation in the ventral pallidum
The intricate relationship between early-life social environments and adult psychiatric health has long been a focal point of neuroscientific inquiry, yet the specific biological mechanisms that translate childhood adversity into…
Teen Diet’s Profound Link to Adolescent Mental Health Revealed in Landmark Swansea University Study, Paving the Way for Future Interventions
A comprehensive review of existing research, spearheaded by scientists at Swansea University, has illuminated a significant connection between the dietary habits of teenagers and their mental well-being, while simultaneously charting…
Exploring mechanisms behind the increasing gender gap in adolescent psychological symptoms, 2002–2022: the role of national-level gender equality
A comprehensive longitudinal study involving over 1.2 million adolescents has identified a troubling paradox in global mental health: as nations move toward greater gender equality, the psychological well-being gap between…


The Hidden Environmental Cost of the Puffer Jacket: Unpacking the Footprint of a Cold-Weather Staple













