Researchers from Kyushu University discovered a previously unrecognized synaptic "hotspot" that forms during adolescence, challenging the long-held view that adolescent brain development was dominated ...

Scientists have long known that the human brain continues developing well beyond the teenage years, with important changes ...

The web series Adolescence, revolving around 13 year old Jamie who has murdered his school mate, has made a significant impact by shedding light on the complex, often turbulent journey of teenage ...

Mental health difficulties in childhood and adolescence encompass a spectrum of conditions including anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder ...

Utilizing precise murine models, the scientists unmasked that specialized, protective lattice structures called perineuronal ...

Nigerian adolescents have called on the government and stakeholders to make mental and physical healthcare more accessible and youth-friendly, as the Federal Government reaffirmed its commitment to ...

Adolescence is a period of extraordinary growth, not only physically, but also emotionally and neurologically. As rates of anxiety and depression among teens continue to rise, researchers are ...

A new developmental theory is reshaping how experts understand the reliability of children's and adolescents' memories of traumatic events and adverse experiences. Subscribe to our newsletter for the ...