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Hair could be the key to better mental-illness diagnosis in teens

Neuroscience NewsJuly 24, 2019

Hair samples from teens could help detect their risk of mental health problems. Researchers found teens with higher cortisol levels in hair samples were more likely to experience depression. Low cortisol levels were also linked to an increased risk of mental health issues.... Read More...

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“13 Reasons Why”: Increase in suicides in USA following TV series

Neuroscience NewsMay 30, 2019

The popular Netflix show "13 Reasons Why" has been linked to an increase in suicides in females between the ages of 10 and 19. Researchers said the numbers grew significantly within 3 months of the show's release. ... Read More...

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Altered Brain Activity in Antisocial Teenagers

Neuroscience NewsMay 27, 2019

Neuroimaging reveals lower activation in the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex and angular gyrus in teenage girls with conduct disorder. Findings suggest that a reduction in prefrontal brain regions and functional connectivity during effortful emotional regulations contribute to behaviors associated with antisocial behavior in teenage girls.... Read More...

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Exercise may help teens sleep longer, more efficiently

Neuroscience NewsMay 22, 2019

Teens who exercise get to sleep earlier, sleep for longer and have improved quality of sleep over those who are less active.... Read More...

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Screen time, even before bed, has little impact on teen well-being

Neuroscience NewsApril 6, 2019

Contrary to previous findings, a new study reports little evidence for a substantial negative link between screen time use before sleep and adolescent wellbeing. ... Read More...

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Split and Continuous Sleep in Teens Impacts Cognition and Glucose Levels Differently

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 22, 2019

Researchers report different sleep schedules with the same amount of total sleep time impact the teenage brain differently. Those who nap in the afternoon, but sleep less at night, have higher levels of blood glucose than those who sleep longer at night, the study reports. ... Read More...

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Heavy Drinking in Teens Causes Lasting Changes in Emotional Center of Brain

Neuroscience NewsFebruary 6, 2019

A new study reports teenage binge drinking can result in lasting epigenetic changes that alter the expression of BDNF-AS, a protein vital for the formation of neural connection in the amygdala.... Read More...

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Tobacco Use in Adolescence Tied to Paranoia, Due Largely to Shared Genetic Influences

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 25, 2019

Researchers have discovered a link between teenage tobacco use and an increased risk of psychotic experiences, such as paranoia and hallucinations. They report this may be due, in part, to some shared genetic influences.... Read More...

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Teen Brain Volume Changes with Small Amount of Cannabis Use

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 14, 2019

Even small amounts of cannabis use in teens can alter gray matter volume in the brain, a new study reports. Researchers report those exposed to cannabis had more gray matter volume in the amygdala and hippocampus, areas of the brain linked to emotional processes and memory development.... Read More...

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Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms in Youth May Be a Red Flag For Other Psychological Issues

Neuroscience NewsJanuary 3, 2019

A new study reports obsessive and compulsive behaviors in young people may represent a red flag for other more serious psychiatric conditions. Researchers report a link between OCS and an increased risk of depression and suicidal thoughts in young people.... Read More...

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Postnatal Depression in Dads Linked to Depression in Teen Daughters

Neuroscience NewsDecember 27, 2018

A new study reports teenage daughters of fathers who suffered postnatal depression following their birth are at an increased risk of developing depression.... Read More...

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How Teens Deal with Stress May Affect Immune System

Neuroscience NewsDecember 13, 2018

A new study reports teens faced with chronic family stress have higher blood pressure and worse immune response to bacterial infections. However, those who used cognitive reappraisal had lower blood pressure, despite the pressures they faced.... Read More...

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Hair could be the key to better mental-illness diagnosis in teens

“13 Reasons Why”: Increase in suicides in USA following TV series

Exercise may help teens sleep longer, more efficiently

Screen time, even before bed, has little impact on teen well-being

Split and Continuous Sleep in Teens Impacts Cognition and Glucose Levels Differently

Heavy Drinking in Teens Causes Lasting Changes in Emotional Center of Brain

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