Study reveals how children with disruptive behavior get 'stuck' in specific brain states
Medical Xpress
February 18, 2026
Youth with related behavior challenges may have trouble moving between different brain states, according to a new study from Yale Child Study Center. Their brains appear to get stuck in states with disrupted connections in areas of the brain important for attention, flexibility in thinking, and regulating emotions.
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Originally published on Medical Xpress on 2/18/2026