Why The Teenage Brain Has An Evolutionary Advantage

All the seemingly crazy behaviors of

Delve into the fascinating world of

Adolescence is a key period of learning and growth. From around age 10 through to around age 25, young peoples'

In this Faculty Focus segment, psychologist Laurence Steinberg explains the science behind decision making in adolescence.

Over the past decade, a growing body of scientific knowledge

While we all know that 6th grade is a crucial time for a 12-year-old's physical and emotional growth, neuroscience tells us that ...

It's no secret that the

Teenagers

Have

Could ADHD be an

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Frances Jensen, MD, Sr. Associate in Medicine & Director of Epilepsy Research at Boston Children's Hospital, talks about how ...

New research shows there is a reason for your

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Frances Jensen, MD, Sr. Associate in Medicine & Director of Epilepsy Research at Children's Hospital Boston, talks about ...

Why do

Research on the

Visit: http://www.uctv.tv/) UC San Diego adolescent psychiatrist Jay Giedd provides a fascinating explanation of

Teens