Children and adolescents who own smartphones by age 12 have higher risks of depression, poor sleep and obesity, according to ...

A large study of brain scans shows that our neural wiring evolves through five major stages from birth to late old age. These ...

Children who are given a smartphone before age 12 are at higher risk of insufficient sleep, obesity and depression, a new ...

There are predictable “tasks” or processes that are associated with healthy adolescent development, depending on the adolescent phase. As adolescents progress through developmental phases and tasks, ...

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Children who own smartphones by age 12 are at higher risk of lack of sleep, obesity and depression, a new study published ...

One of the most surprising findings is that the period the scientists refer to as “adolescence” starts around the age of nine ...

A new study found 12-year-olds who own a smartphone are at an increased risk of obesity, depression, and lack of sleep.

A Cambridge study has broken down the brain’s life cycle into phases. The biggest takeaway? Adolescence doesn’t end until ...

Deborah Offner is a clinical psychologist specializing in adolescent and young adult development and mental health. She has extensive experience in school and clinical settings, bringing this ...