All articles tagged with #adolescents
Originally Published 12 days ago — by The Gospel Coalition
The article explores how spirituality and faith can physically reshape the brain, offering resilience against depression in adolescents and young adults, and emphasizes the importance of a genuine relationship with Christ for lasting healing and purpose.
Originally Published 25 days ago — by PsyPost
New research suggests that the gut microbiome may play a role in social anxiety disorder, with transplant experiments in rats showing that bacteria from adolescents with social anxiety induce anxiety-like behaviors and brain changes, highlighting a potential biological link via the gut-brain axis.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NPR
A study published in JAMA finds that preteens who use social media more extensively tend to score lower on reading, vocabulary, and memory tests, with even small amounts of use linked to slight cognitive declines, raising concerns about the impact of social media on adolescent brain development and learning.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Neuroscience News
A study shows that high-intensity interval training (HIIT) in adolescent rats reduces cocaine preference and increases ΔFosB levels in the brain, suggesting exercise intensity influences addiction pathways and could be used as a personalized prevention tool.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by CIDRAP
Long COVID affects about 36% of people globally, with higher risks for unvaccinated individuals, females, and pre-Omicron infections. In teens, 41% of those who tested positive reported symptoms lasting over four weeks, but most symptoms resolved within three months, indicating a lower prevalence and shorter duration in adolescents.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Neuroscience News
A study shows that certain flavored e-cigarette vapors, like vanilla and cherry, can activate reward centers in adolescent mice even without nicotine, raising concerns about their potential to promote addiction-like behaviors among teens.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
Amid a worsening youth mental health crisis, companies are developing AI chatbots to provide accessible mental health support for children and adolescents, addressing the shortage of traditional therapy options and long wait times.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Neuroscience News
A study presented at SLEEP 2025 found that adolescents who identify as night owls tend to be more impulsive, especially under stress, compared to morning larks, with psychological factors possibly playing a larger role than biological circadian timing. The research suggests that targeting sleep habits could help reduce impulsivity-related risks during adolescence.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by PsyPost
A Finnish study found that higher physical activity and lower screen time from childhood to adolescence are linked to reduced stress and depression at age 15, with screen time, especially mobile device use, showing a stronger association with poorer mental health outcomes than physical activity.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Neuroscience News
A study by the University of Rochester identifies brain activity patterns that may predict gaming addiction in adolescents. Researchers found that teens with reduced activity in brain regions related to decision-making and reward processing are more likely to develop gaming addiction symptoms. This blunted response to non-gaming rewards suggests a susceptibility to problematic gaming behaviors. The findings, based on a longitudinal study of 6,143 adolescents, offer insights for parents and clinicians to balance healthy gaming habits and identify at-risk individuals early.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Neuroscience News
A study published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine highlights a strong link between suicidal behavior and externalizing behaviors, such as violence and weapon carrying, among U.S. high school students. The research, which analyzed data from 1991 to 2021, found that adolescents exposed to violence or carrying firearms are at a higher risk of injurious suicide attempts. State-level data revealed variations in firearm access and suicide rates, emphasizing the need for targeted interventions to improve firearm safety and violence prevention to reduce adolescent suicide rates.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Conversation Indonesia
Research indicates that COVID-19 lockdowns have impacted the brain structures of adolescents, potentially affecting their mental health and development.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by VOA Asia
UNICEF has raised concerns over the high rate of new HIV infections among young women and girls, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where nine out of ten new infections among adolescents are girls. Despite advancements in treatment, access remains limited for children and teenagers, with only 65% of those aged 15-19 receiving antiretroviral therapy. The report highlights the need for increased investment in prevention and treatment to meet the U.N.'s goal of ending AIDS as a public health threat by 2030.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Neuroscience News
A study published in PLOS Biology reveals that decision-making improves with age due to a decrease in decision noise, which is the variability in choices. Adolescents exhibit higher decision noise, leading to suboptimal choices, but this decreases as they mature, enhancing goal-directed behaviors and adaptability. The research highlights the role of cognitive development in decision-making and suggests that understanding decision noise could provide insights into neurodevelopmental disorders.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Neuroscience News
A study from the University of Eastern Finland explores how cannabis use affects metabolomic patterns linked to psychotic-like experiences in adolescents. It found that non-cannabis users showed inflammatory metabolic changes, while cannabis users exhibited shifts in energy-related metabolites. These findings suggest cannabis may trigger distinct molecular pathways in psychotic-like experiences, offering insights into precision psychiatry and the biological underpinnings of mental health disorders. The study highlights the potential for tailored approaches in understanding and treating psychiatric conditions.