Stress in the teen years may have long-term effects on brain function, increasing the risk of mental health disorders later in life.

When is a grumpy teen more than just moody? Why do teens develop this way, and how can we stay alert to red flags while also ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A recent study from Oregon Health and Science University found common air pollutants can alter adolescent brain development. OHSU researchers explain that air pollution causes ...

Stressful situations experienced during adolescence tend to cause deeper and more lasting changes to the brain than those ...

Physical fitness, physical activity and screen time are associated with brain mechanisms underlying mental health and learning, according to two recent studies from the University of Eastern Finland ...

The Annie E. Casey Foundation is perhaps best known for its work helping America’s youth. Lisa Lawson, the president and CEO, has done extensive research into the development of teenagers. She joined ...

Those of us in the field of mental health and addiction recovery have known for years—through personal experience and observation—that mindfulness practice is an incredibly powerful tool for healing.