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The Pandemic Disrupted Adolescent Brain Development
Before COVID, American teenagers’ psychological health was already in decline. The pandemic, with its sudden lockdowns, school closures and other jolts to normal life, made that downward slope steeper. The ensuing mental health crisis has
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How Lack of Independent Play Is Impacting Children’s Mental Health
JUANA SUMMERS, HOST: We’ve been hearing a lot about the mental health crisis among children. Researchers have looked at a number of reasons, from social media use to isolation during the pandemic. But a recent
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Children Face Unequal Treatment in the Classroom—With Devastating Consequences
As a university student studying psychology, I observed classrooms in a local elementary school to learn more about teacher feedback. On one occasion, an 11-year-old boy named Mark received a six out of 10 on a
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Do Lockdown Drills Create Anxiety? New Research Says No
Podcast: Dr. Amanda Nickerson joins Under the Cortex to explore the developmental pathways and risk factors for being exposed to gun-related violence.
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Teaching: Ethical Research to Help Romania’s Abandoned Children
An early intervention experiment in Bucharest can introduce students to the importance of responsive caregiving during human development.
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How Bad Is Screen Time for Kids, Really?
Screen time has been a hot-button topic for parents for decades and particularly over the past few years. The rise of personal devices like tablets, phones and smart watches, along with the use of screens
