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COVID-19 lockdowns linked to accelerated brain aging in adolescents, particularly in girls - PsyPost
New research suggests pandemic lockdowns accelerated adolescent brain aging, with girls' brains aging 4.2 years and boys' 1.4 years. This may increase neuropsychiatric disorder risks, highlighting the need for ongoing mental health support for affect
By: PsyPost
- Nov 25 2024
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A longitudinal neuroimaging study of adolescents found that their brains underwent accelerated aging between 2018 and 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns. This was evidenced by increased thi… [+5114 chars]