Unlocking the Teenage Brain

Day/Time:

Thursday, February 14, 2008
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.

Presenter:

Loretta C. Novince, Ph.D., University of Cincinnati, Northeast Community Challenge Coalition

Description:

Adolescence is a critical juncture in health compromising behaviors such as alcohol and other drugs. Learn what the latest neuroscience research is telling us about the developing teen brain, why teens make risky decisions, are impulsive, engage in sensation seeking, experience erratic mood changes, and sometimes infuriate you with their reactions when you attempt to communicate with them. Gain insight into why teens are often not effective decision makers and how teens wire and rewire the circuitry of their brains. Learn about the implications for communicating with teens and for prevention programming.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand teen brain development
  • Understand why teens make risky decisions and behave the way they do
  • Understand the implications for communication with teens and for prevention programming

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