THE TEEN BRAIN: 7 THINGS TO KNOW
FROM THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
Did you know that big and important changes happen in the brain during adolescence? Here are seven things to know about the teen brain:
In the article "The Teen Brain: 7 Things to Know", The US National Institute of Mental Health, offers some good insight for parents and those who work with youth/teens about how the brain is functioning at this stage in life. Here are the 7 main points they discuss:
1. Adolescence is an important time for brain development
2. Brain development is related to social experiences during adolescence
3. The teen brain is ready to learn and adapt
4. Teen brains may respond differently to stress
5. Most teens do not get enough sleep
6.Mental illnesses may begin to appear during adolescence
7. The teen brain is resilient
