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Study Links Brain Structure to Kids' Emotional Issues

9/12/2025

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A study in NeuroImage: Clinical connects children's behavioral and emotional issues to differences in brain structure linked to serotonin.
Researchers examined data from 2,492 children, using MRI scans and behavioral questionnaires.
Children with more behavioral problems showed smaller cortical surface areas in serotonin-rich regions.
Thicker cortices correlated with internalizing issues like anxiety.
Future research will explore changes in serotonin-related brain structures over time.

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A study in NeuroImage: Clinical connects children's behavioral and emotional issues to differences in brain structure linked to serotonin.
Researchers examined data from 2,492 children, using MRI scans and behavioral questionnaires.
Children with more behavioral problems showed smaller cortical surface areas in serotonin-rich regions.
Thicker cortices correlated with internalizing issues like anxiety.
Future research will explore changes in serotonin-related brain structures over time.