Adverse Life Experiences and Brain Function: A Meta-Analysis of Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging Findings, in JAMA Network Open
key takeaway: "This multilevel kernel density meta-analysis of 83 neuroimaging studies found that prior adversity was associated with greater amygdala reactivity and diminished prefrontal cortex reactivity across a wide range of task domains."
Innovation in Strategies and Practices to Promote Social and Emotional Skills, by the Penn State Prevention Research Center
Tobacco Product Use Among U.S. Middle and High School Students — National Youth Tobacco Survey, 2023, in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report
key takeaway: "In 2023, 10.0% of middle and high school students reported current tobacco product use. From 2022 to 2023, current e-cigarette use among high school students declined from 14.1% to 10.0%. E-cigarettes remained the most commonly used tobacco product among youths. Among middle school and high school students who currently use e-cigarettes, 25.2% used e-cigarettes daily, and 89.4% used flavored e-cigarettes."