📄 The Impact of Early Prevention Programs on Adolescent Brain Development

This recent article underscores the profound impact of personality-targeted interventions in reducing the risk of substance use disorder (SUD). The findings highlight the importance of early interventions in safeguarding adolescent mental health and shaping long-term developmental trajectories.

Key Takeaways:

• Personality-targeted interventions reduced the risk of SUD by 35% over a five-year period.

• Schools implementing this intervention saw significantly lower annual increases in SUD rates compared to those without such programs.

• Early prevention programs play a key role in protecting adolescent mental health and reducing the risk of substance misuse.

• This program also has the potential to support healthy brain development and overall mental health outcomes in adolescents.

📖 Read the full study in The American Journal of Psychiatry