Inside the Adolescent Brain
This challenging phase of life may get a bad rap, but it’s also full of opportunity. A developmental neuroscientist shares what she’s learned from studies on young people’s risk-taking behavior,…
One Boy’s Highly Illogical Behavior: A Twist on Mental Illness in Literature
In his new book, John Corey Whaley tackles the subject of mental illness and challenges stigmas that keep many teen boys from seeking help with depression and anxiety. By s.e. smithNorthern…
Studying Poverty Through a Child’s eyes
Research on early-life adversity should pay more attention to the perspective of children themselves. By Dr. Alla KatsnelsonScience writer and editor Poverty affects nearly one in seven American children —…
Why do teens Engage in self-harm? Clinical Psychologists Explain how to help teens Reduce their Emotional Distress
Many young people report a sense of temporary relief following episodes of self-harm. But there are clear ways to help teens replace injurious behaviors with healthy ones. By Kevin KuehnPhD Student in Clinical PsychologyUniversity of…
Teenagers Often know when Their Parents are Having Money Problems − and that Knowledge is Linked to Mental Health Challenges
A study of more than 100 teens and their caregivers showed a unique link between hardship and behavior problems. By Dr. Jamie HansonAssistant Professor of PsychologyUniversity of Pittsburgh When parents try to shield their kids from…
The Steps that can help Adults heal from Childhood Trauma
Trauma can be passed down from generation to generation. What steps should adults take to try and break the cycle? By Dr. Shanta R. DubeAssociate Professor, School of Public HealthGeorgia State University Introduction Prevention is the mantra of modern medicine…
Learning to Love What Nourishes My Son
By Jennifer McLellandFreelance ColumnistCalifornia Health Report Introduction For me, the most important thing about the holidays is food. I love cooking almost as much as I love eating. For Thanksgiving,…
The Mental Health Crisis Among America’s Youth is real – and Staggering
Some have called reports overblown, with others going so far as to call it a myth. But the data that continues to emerge tell a different story. By Dr. Jean TwengeProfessor of…
Long-Term Impacts: The Unseen Scars of Childhood Trauma
The connection between adverse childhood experiences and long-term health. By Dr. Amanda B. KeenerFreelance Science Journalist Introduction Before you were 18, did a parent or other adult in your household…
