Our newest paper in Social Cognitive and Affective Neuroscience shows how a mother’s presence can change how the adolescent brain processes risky behaviors. This work has been covered in a number of scientific press and news outlets, including Smithsonian, Psychological Science, University of Illinois News Bureau, Fox Nightly News, and Fox News.

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Fox Nightly News: “Teen brains and driving: A new study shows they think behind the wheel”

Smithsonian: “10 new things science says about being a mom”

Psychological Science: “Teen brains shift gears on risk with mom watching”

University of Illinois News Bureau: “This is your teen’s brain behind the wheel”

Fox News: “Having mom in the car changes teen driver’s brains”

Our newest paper in Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences (PNAS) by Eva Telzer and colleagues has been featured in a number of scientific press and news outlets, including The Atlantic, The American Scholar, University of Illinois News Bureau, NSF News from the Field, U.S. News, and WCIA Local News.

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WCIA Local News: “New Ways to Stop Teen Depression”

U.S. News: “Altruism May Help Shield Teens From Depression”

NSF News from the Field: “Altruistic Adolescents Less Likely to Become Depressed”

University of Illinois News Bureau: “Altruistic Adolescents Less Likely to Become Depressed”

The American Scholar: “Get Happy: It’s Not a Universal Pursuit”

The Atlantic: “Meaningful Activities Protect the Brain From Depression”