People can think, behave and function very differently. These observed differences are known to be the result of complex interactions between genetics, neurobiological processes and life experiences.
Young sexual minority men—a term used to describe gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men—with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms are more likely to begin using substances such as cigarettes, ...
Nov 12, 2025
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As LGBTQ+ youth across the U.S. continue to face higher rates of mental health challenges and substance use, community-based organizations (CBOs) are playing an increasingly vital role in providing safe, supportive spaces. ...
Oct 17, 2025
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New research from the University of Delaware finds that LGBTQ+ adolescents in Delaware face strikingly higher rates of mental health challenges and substance use compared to their peers.
Oct 15, 2025
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Students who change schools between eighth and ninth grade are more likely to drink alcohol, according to new research.
Oct 2, 2025
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A study has found that adolescents become highly motivated to seek rewards after just a few hours of social isolation. This may be beneficial in driving them toward social interaction, but when opportunities for connection ...
Sep 5, 2025
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The start of the fall semester and college football season can also kick off rising substance use and the harms that come with it for many young people.
Sep 4, 2025
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Confiscating personal belongings during government-led dismantling of tent cities in Vancouver inflicts immediate harm and further destabilizes people already struggling to meet their basic needs, according to a new study ...
Sep 3, 2025
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After experiencing catastrophic storms from near and far, anxiety might creep up when you hear about the next weather event. A Baylor College of Medicine psychiatrist offers tips to maintain distress ahead of upcoming storms.
Aug 19, 2025
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Jul 30, 2025
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