Childhood Brain Development Predicts Teen Depression and Anxiety

• Analysis of nearly 30,000 brain scans provides a detailed timeline of brain maturation.
• The study found that disruptions in childhood brain development can predict teen depression and anxiety.
• The research was conducted over six years and published in the journal Nature on October 21, 2026.
• The study offers insights into the consequences of disrupting normal brain development during childhood.
• The findings could potentially inform early interventions for mental health issues in teenagers.