Adolescence represents a pivotal period in which individuals integrate personal and social dimensions of their identities. This phase is characterised by a dynamic interplay between cognitive, ...

Identifying the factors that contribute to psychopathology and increase the risk of experiencing specific mental health ...

Longitudinally increasing patterns of social media use in children was linked to lower cognitive performance 2 years later.

A new study shows that that early deprivation continues to affect brain development well into adolescence. After the fall of communism in Romania, thousands of children were discovered in ...

Many mood and psychological disorders develop during adolescence; however, the relationship between adolescent stress-related neurogenesis and psychiatric illnesses during this period remains unclear.

Data from a large, ongoing study of adolescents shows a link between increasing social media use and lower cognition and ...

Early childhood is a critical period for brain development, which is important for boosting cognition and mental well-being. Good brain health at this age is directly linked to better mental heath, ...