Adolescence is widely thought to be a time when the brain trims away excess neural connections, refining circuits through synaptic pruning. New research now suggests this view may be incomplete.

Though some say weed can improve mood and energy, there are negative effects on cognitive skills — especially in younger ...

Parents say they just want their teenage children to be happy, but often they struggle to simply get along in the same house, ...

Vacation season is upon us. But that doesn’t necessarily translate to teens roaming free. A new poll finds that less than half of U.S. parents feel comfortable leaving their teenager alone in a hotel ...

The largest US study to date on teen cannabis uses shows that cannabis use during adolescence may hinder cognitive improvement over time.

Rather than treating problems as they emerge, positive youth development (PYD) focuses on nurturing strengths and creating ...

Teen use of AI chatbots is growing, and psychologists worry it's affecting their social development and mental health. Here's what parents should... Teens are having disturbing interactions with ...

Australia recently announced a ban on social media use for kids under 16, citing concerns about mental health and online safety. But there’s another issue at stake—sleep. Teenagers’ late-night screen ...

The relationship between teenagers and sleep is often complicated. Teenagers face unique biological and lifestyle changes that can disrupt healthy sleep patterns. Combine that with academic pressures, ...