Screen time, even before bed, has little impact on teen well-being
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
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...
Heavy Drinking in Teens Causes Lasting Changes in Emotional Center of Brain
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...
Tobacco Use in Adolescence Tied to Paranoia, Due Largely to Shared Genetic Influences
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...
Teen Brain Volume Changes with Small Amount of Cannabis Use
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...
Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms in Youth May Be a Red Flag For Other Psychological Issues
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...
Postnatal Depression in Dads Linked to Depression in Teen Daughters
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...
How Teens Deal with Stress May Affect Immune System
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...
Teens Increasingly Choosing Cannabis Over Tobacco and Alcohol
A new study reports teen alcohol and tobacco use has significantly decline recently, with more choosing to use marijuana. Since 2006, researchers say, less than 50% of teens try cigarettes or alcohol before trying cannabis for the first time. ... Read More...
Brain Changes Found in Self-Injuring Teen Girls Similar to BPD
A new neuroimaging study reveals the brains of teenage girls who self harm show similar features to adults with borderline personality disorder. ... Read More...
Adolescent Cannabis Use Alters Development of Planning and Self Control Brain Areas
Researchers report adolescent cannabis use alters the structural development of the prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain that helps control higher cognitive functions.... Read More...
Teen Cannabis Use Not Without Risk to Cognitive Development
A new study reports the lasting effects of teen cannabis use can be observed on important cognitive function and appears to have a more pronounced effect than alcohol use on neurodevelopment.... Read More...