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Differential Correlates of Positive and Negative Risk Taking in Adolescence
This study examines the psychological factors linked to positive and negative risk-taking in adolescents. It explores how positive risks benefit well-being and whether both risk types share common influences.
Early Childhood Trauma Impact on Adolescent Brain Development, Decision Making Abilities, and Delinquent Behaviors: Policy Implications for Juveniles Tried in Adult Court Systems
Early childhood trauma, including abuse and neglect, significantly impairs adolescent brain development and decision-making. This trauma increases the likelihood of delinquent behavior and mental health issues among youth.
Threat Or Thrill? the Neural Mechanisms Underlying the Development of Anxiety and Risk Taking in Adolescence
This article explores why adolescence, a time of both increased anxiety and increased risk-taking, often presents contrasting behaviors. It reviews how approach and avoidance systems influence typical adolescent development.
Violence Exposure, Affective Style, and Stress-Induced Changes in Resting State Functional Connectivity
Childhood violence exposure can negatively affect adult psychological functioning, leading to increased anxiety and depression. This is partly due to stress-induced changes in brain regions involved in emotion regulation.
Ethical and Professional Considerations in the Forensic Assessment of Complex Trauma and Dissociation
Exposure to traumatic events is common, and forensic psychologists frequently encounter individuals with trauma histories in legal cases. Ethical practice is crucial when evaluating these individuals, especially those with complex trauma.
Towards Trauma-Informed Legal Practice: a Review
Many lawyers experience trauma through their work, leading to unrecognized well-being issues and potential harm. Adopting a trauma-informed approach can help lawyers overcome stigma and build resilience.
Affective Working Memory Capacity in Refugee Adolescents
Trauma-exposed adolescent refugees with PTSD showed poorer working memory when presented with trauma-related images, but not neutral ones. This suggests trauma can affect memory processing in specific contexts.
The perceptions of juvenile judges regarding adolescent development in evaluating juvenile competency
Research found that while judges acknowledge adolescent development influences juvenile behavior, most do not connect it to assessing a juvenile's competency to stand trial. This suggests a disconnect in judges' understanding.
Behavioral and Neural Signatures of Working Memory in Childhood
Working memory, a key cognitive ability, varies among individuals and changes throughout life. It is related to intelligence and academic skills, with brain systems playing a role in its development.
Post-Migration Factors and Mental Health Outcomes in Asylum-Seeking and Refugee Populations: a Systematic Review
Forcibly displaced people experience higher rates of mental health disorders, particularly PTSD, anxiety, and depression. Post-migration stressors like legal status and unemployment significantly impact their psychological well-being.
An Overview of Systematic Reviews on Mental Health Promotion, Prevention, and Treatment of Common Mental Disorders for Refugees, Asylum Seekers, and Internally Displaced Persons
Reviews on mental health interventions for involuntary migrants often overlook internally displaced persons and children. They also focus more on PTSD treatment than on prevention or general mental health promotion.
Psychological Trauma and Access to Primary Healthcare for People from Refugee and Asylum-Seeker Backgrounds: a Mixed Methods Systematic Review
Refugees often face mental health challenges like PTSD due to pre and post-migration trauma. While primary care is crucial, it is unclear if psychological trauma directly impacts their access to these services.
Childhood Adversity and Neural Development: a Systematic Review
Childhood adversity, like violence or neglect, profoundly impacts a child's brain development and overall well-being. These experiences can lead to lasting changes in emotional, cognitive, and social development.
Distinct and Similar Patterns of Emotional Development in Adolescents and Young Adults
Adolescents and young adults often struggle more than children and older adults to ignore social emotional cues. This study examines how reaction times vary when processing these cues across different age groups.
Neuroscientific evidence in the courtroom: A review
Neuroscientific evidence can mitigate legal decisions, but brain imaging does not hold special persuasive power. The findings offer insights for scientists, legal scholars, judges, and jurors.