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The adolescent brain goes through dramatic changes. For teens, understanding these changes will help them respond to the world in ways that see them thrive.
Apr 11, 2024 · Experts in the documentary -- produced by "Mind Up," the mental health-focused nonprofit organization founded by actress Goldie Hawn -- share some of the medical reasons for why teens feel and experience so deeply in their teen years.
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- Embracing New Approaches
- Optimizing Mental Health
- Parents and Peers
- Challenging Assumptions About Teens
Adolescence—spanning from puberty until the mid-20s—describes the transitional period between childhood and adulthood, according to the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. During this period, the brain grows and changes in a number of ways. Gray matter in the cerebral cortex tends to thin, while white matter that connects var...
Teens are famous for their heightened emotional sensitivity, especially in social interactions. Researchers are starting to pin down brain circuitry linked to that sensitivity—and differentiate between cases where it’s an asset that helps teens reach emotional maturity versus a risk factor that may predict mental health problems (Casey, B. J., et a...
When it comes to teens’ relationships, both the scientific community and the lay public have long embraced the assumption that adolescence triggers a shift away from parents and toward peers, particularly when it comes to risk-taking. New findings are challenging that assumption, which was pervasive but difficult to test directly, Pfeifer said (Nel...
The malleability of the adolescent brain may make it vulnerable at times, but teen brains are also highly capable of prosocial growth under the right circumstances, Pfeifer said. Teens’ biological need for social connection, combined with their heightened sensitivity to rewards, likely underlies teen-led activism, for instance on climate change, ra...
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Jan 25, 2022 · All parents want their children to be happy and able to successfully navigate life's challenges. Five core skills form a great foundation, and while parents can and should support young children in building these skills, encouraging teens to reinforce and refine their skills is important.
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New York, NY — Planned Parenthood Federation of America is excited to debut Roo High School, YouTube videos that answer some of teens’ most common questions while showing how easy, fun, and helpful it is to use our new sex ed chatbot Roo.
Let's design social media that drives real change. Wael Ghonim. Her talk will discuss how social media affects the everyday lives of high schoolers (by a high schooler). Come hear her take on how there may be more to social media than all of the negatives we ever so often hear from adults.
Sep 20, 2011 · 1 of 5. i. View slideshow. It's a question that has plagued parents for generations: Why do teenagers act the way they do? Why the angst, anger and unnecessary risks? Many scientists say a...
