Adolescence is a critical stage of growth, a time when young people begin to make their own independent choices in preparation for adulthood. However, it is also a time of vulnerability, especially ...

During adolescence, the teen brain goes through dramatic changes which scientists are just beginning to better understand. For parents, teachers, and anyone who cares for a teenager—it is often ...

Why do teenagers behave like — teenagers? We get an explanation from neuroscientist Dr. Frances Jensen, who says our brains are still maturing through our 20s and that the front part of the brain is ...

B ETTENDORF, Iowa (KWQC) - Bettendorf Middle School has been selected for a one-of-a-kind project made possible through grant funding. It’s a project that district leaders say will benefit both ...

A brain scan study shows witnessing someone else get bullied can trigger an instant distress response, especially in people who have been bullied before.

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 ...

This was not an infrequent refrain when I was a teenager. I am sure that some of my behavior (So. Much. Crying.) wasn’t easy to understand. The transition from happiness to complete despair during my ...

Research has also shown a link between excessive gaming and another serious issue you might not expect — with one expert ...

A painless, non-invasive brain stimulation technique can significantly improve how young adults learn maths, my colleagues and I found in a recent study. In a paper in PLOS Biology, we describe how ...

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev's loyalty to brother, teen brain were explosive combination. April 23, 2013 — -- Dylan Klebold, the depressed senior at Columbine High School, had Eric Harris. Washington, D.C., ...

The average teenager now spends approximately nine hours daily consuming digital media, with social platforms accounting for about one third of that time. This unprecedented level of connectivity ...