Adolescence is a period of social reorientation: a shift from a world centered on parents and family to one shaped by peers, ...

Adolescents who regularly choose solitude over social connection show measurable differences in brain structure and function, according to a large neuroimaging study.

Adolescence is a period of social reorientation: a shift from a world centered on parents and family to one shaped by peers, schools, and broader networks. This expansion is critical for healthy ...

Western cultures tend to view teens as moody, irresponsible, and rebellious. However, in China and in other cultures, the ...

Fluctuations in brain activity, also known as neural variability, enable us to be flexible in adjusting our behavior to the ...

Today's school and ubiquitous social media environment can put enormous pressure on adolescents in particular. What can ...

Children who feel unsafe at home, in school, or in their neighborhood show differences in brain connectivity. A new neuroimaging study published in Psychological Medicine suggests these differences ...

New research finds age 13 is a turning point when bedtime screen use spikes, cutting into the sleep adolescents need most as ...

Family stress can overwhelm teens, but thinking skills like reframing, problem-solving, and emotional control help them stay ...

Fathers profoundly influence their sons' development between ages 12 and 16, as boys learn crucial life lessons by observing ...

Without treatment, childhood cancer is fatal. However, in regions and settings with access to safe and effective therapies ...