Over the years, as I've delved deeper into my research on the development of decision-making, my empathy toward adolescents has grown significantly. I have come to recognize the complexity of the ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Today's teenagers — especially girls — are more likely to feel persistently sad or hopeless. - MementoJpeg/Moment RF/Getty Images ...

Sandstone Care identified nine publications in the National Library of Medicine that reshaped researchers' understanding of the effects of substance use on the adolescent brain. - Illustration by Joel ...

The capability to reflect on their own mental state and that of others continues to develop throughout adolescence, with mentalizing scores varying by gender and personality traits, according to a new ...

While there is clear evidence that leaders blossom early, little research exists about leadership development in adolescence. Arguing that an understanding of youth leadership would have immediate ...

Illustration showing a teens brain being affected by drinks, social media and cigarettes. Adolescence is a pivotal phase during the development of the brain, marked by increased plasticity. That ...