Adolescent substance use is a significant predictor of future addiction and related disorders. Understanding neural mechanisms underlying substance use initiation and frequency during adolescence is critical for early prevention and intervention. A novel study shows that by tracking year-to-year changes in brain connectivity underlying cognitive control, the ability to flexibly use goals to guide behavior […]

Tech-savvy Gen Z individuals are suffering from telephobia. The fear of making or receiving phone calls, telephobia, can lead to anxiety and stress in daily life. Now, universities are offering classes to overcome this fear. Telephobia classes use various techniques,… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Suicide prevention campaigns are overlooking seniors, even though people 75 and older have the highest rates of suicide for any age group, a new study says. None of the seven most prominent suicide prevention programs include any messaging aimed at at-risk seniors on their… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, […]