The environment in which children grow up can play a central role in their mental development and psychological well-being.

Economic conditions at home and in the local community may play a significant role in children’s development, according to a ...

Largest U.S. study links teen cannabis use to slower cognitive development and reduced gains in memory and attention.

A new study found that the leading environmental factor influencing brain structure and function is the socioeconomic status ...

If you and your family are happily engaging one another without staring into electronic devices, your brains and ...

Neurodevelopment involves the brain's formation of systems responsible for learning, memory, social skills, and overall function. Critical neurodevelopmental processes such as neurogenesis, synaptic ...