Mental Health and Brain Health

Extra sleep boosts teen brain power, study finds

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It’s easy to think that a few minutes less sleep won’t make much difference. But research shows that, during adolescence, even a short change in bedtime can shape brain development and thinking skills. New findings from scientists in the UK

Mental Health and Brain Health

Nutrition’s critical role in teen mental health

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Nutrition’s critical role in teen mental health

Picture your last patient of the day: a 15-year-old girl with declining grades, poor sleep, and fatigue. Her parents are understandably concerned. Before reaching for the prescription pad or referring her to therapy, consider this: What she ate for lunch

Technology and Brain Health

Tackling Teen Tech Addiction – Mental Health Commission of Canada

8 min read

Hands down, Rachel Kingston’s biggest parenting challenge is trying to manage her 13-year-old daughter’s social media use.

“My daughter was diagnosed with general anxiety disorder last year,” Kingston (a pseudonym to protect her family’s privacy) explains, “and I think some