ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT

This study tested whether a 6-week mindfulness program could help teens at risk for type 2 diabetes by reducing depression and insulin resistance. 120 adolescents aged 12-17 with overweight, a family history of diabetes, and elevated depression symptoms took part. The goal was to…

This study tested a program called Family Connections for HIV-positive youth aged 15-21 and their caregivers in Zambia. The goal was to help teens manage their HIV by achieving an undetectable viral load and reducing self-stigma through increased family and social support. About …

This study tested a smartphone game designed to help 200 teenagers with type 1 diabetes build emotional and social skills. The game used quizzes and challenges to teach coping and self-awareness. Researchers measured changes in quality of life, emotional problems, and social skil…

This completed study looked at 500 children aged 5 to 18 to understand how factors around birth, thinking abilities, and social-emotional skills are linked to learning difficulties and developmental disorders like ADHD and autism. Researchers compared children with and without th…

This study looked at whether regular impact exercise, like jumping and running, helps young girls build stronger bones. Over 500 girls in 4th and 6th grade were followed for two years. Researchers measured bone density and strength to see if active girls had healthier bones than …