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Suicide attempts are hard to anticipate. A study that tracks teens’ cellphone use aims to change that
Every Wednesday afternoon, an alert flashes on the cellphones of about 50 teenagers in New York and Pennsylvania. Its questions are blunt: “In the past week, how often have you thought of killing yourself?” “Did
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Deficit or Development?
The impulsive behavior and decision making that characterize adolescence are
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Memory, Science, and a Supreme Court Nomination
Memory researchers provide scientific perspectives on the assault allegations facing a US Supreme Court nominee.
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Negative Emotions Are Murkier, Less Distinct in Adolescence
Data from participants ranging from 5 to 25 years old suggest that adolescents don’t distinguish between negative emotions as clearly as younger children and adults in their 20s do.
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Unpacking the Link Between Teen Victimization and Mental Illness
A longitudinal twin study suggests that victimization makes general and far-reaching contributions to mental disorders.
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Switching To Middle School Can Be Hard On Kids, But There Are Ways To Make It Better
“I’ll be famous one day, but for now I’m stuck in middle school with a bunch of morons.” That’s harsh language from the downtrodden sixth-grade narrator of Diary of A Wimpy Kid, a blockbuster series of graphic novels.
