Adolescence—beginning with the onset of puberty and ending in the mid-20s—is a critical period of development during which key areas of the brain mature and develop. These changes in brain structure, ...

The 'social brain' is the network of brain regions that are involved in understanding other people, and includes the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC) and the posterior superior temporal sulcus (pSTS).

Neurologists and neurosurgeons in Mayo Clinic's Division of Child and Adolescent Neurology diagnose and treat more than 500 neurological conditions, including many rare or complex disorders, in ...

How much will my teen grow? The teen years are also called adolescence. This is a time for growth spurts and puberty changes (sexual maturation). A teen may grow several inches in several months, ...

Media addiction in children and adolescents—a study protocol for development, piloting and evaluation of a sustainable, integrative rehabilitation program (MeKi) S. Fahrenkrog L. M. Rittmann L.

In October 2025, global health leaders, policymakers, youth advocates, and researchers convened in the nation’s capital for a two-day A Call to Action for Youth Mental Health. The event served as the ...