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…