Maltreatment has long-term negative effects on a productive life Manuel Eisner talks about the victimization of young people and its consequences for their life chances Interview by Sabine Gysi / May 28, 2018
What does playing tackle football do to young brains? Recent studies show kids under 12 playing tackle football face increased threats to their developing brains by Julianne Hill / March 5, 2018
Blaming smartphones, but missing the point The "new digital divide" entails new opportunities for most young people, but increased risk for the most vulnerable, says Candice Odgers Interview by Sabine Gysi / February 21, 2018
The developmental challenges faced by children of undocumented immigrants Psychologist Hirokazu Yoshikawa studies how the undocumented status of immigrant parents can have harmful consequences for their children Interview by Meeri Kim / May 19, 2017
Depression worsening among girls It is tempting, but too simplistic, to blame social media use by Candice Odgers / May 17, 2017
“Helping mothers cope with perinatal depression can help their children” Interventions for depressed mothers can improve their parenting skills, which positively affects the investments they make in their children Interview by Cathrin Jerie / March 27, 2017
Internet use – curse or cure for school engagement? Internet use affects school engagement and mental health of teenagers. Recent Finnish research reveals two sides to the coin by Katariina Salmela-Aro / March 3, 2017
Adolescent reward sensitivity: protector rather than risk? Enhancing sensitivity to reward may actually promote better mental health among adolescents who have experienced adversity by Katie McLaughlin / February 20, 2017
