The introduction of the post-traumatic stress disorder diagnosis in 1980 affirmed that traumatic experiences, even absent physical injury, could have enduring consequences for brain function and mental health.

And other neuroscience news for the week of January 20-26, 2020.

Let's teach kids more effective ways of studying in order to reduce test anxiety.

Discover how teaching young students about their brain health with fun, science-based lessons can set them up for future success.

Huda Akil, professor of psychiatry at the University of Michigan, explains the many ways that the stress of chronic isolation, especially solitary confinement, affects the brain and behavior.

And other neuroscience news for the week of September 28, 2020.

Teaching students to understand their brain health can help them better manage their own emotions.

Better sleep, movement, and nutrition don’t just help form good habits — they’re essential tools for building a smarter, stronger brain.