Poor sleep affects teens’ development – an easy way to make a difference Adriana Galván talks about her research and an easy way to improve teenagers' sleep Interview by Sabine Gysi / February 22, 2019
The teenage brain: prone to risk-taking or creative? Public perceptions of the “teenage brain” can be self-fulfilling prophecies by Nienke van Atteveldt / January 30, 2019
“Psychosocial wellbeing is necessary to reach one’s full potential” Noreen Huni talks about helping children in sub-Saharan Africa learn to feel good about themselves Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / December 12, 2018
“In a just society, young people should be given access to opportunities” Luke Dowdney, founder of Fight for Peace, talks about youth gun violence as a public health issue, and how to affect systemic change Interview by Caroline Smrstik Gentner / December 10, 2018
Self-control: a double-edged sword for high-striving, low-income youth Developmental psychologist Gene Brody talks about 'skin-deep resilience' in African American youth and its negative effects on health Interview by Meeri Kim / January 5, 2018
Some of the most important behaviors are contagious Emily Falk's research looks at how using messages from the media and peer influence can help people make good decisions Interview by Sabine Gysi / November 8, 2017
The mechanics of influence Social neuroscientist Emily Falk uses individual brain responses to predict whether health messaging lands successfully or not Interview by Meeri Kim / July 28, 2017
