Brians brain

Brian’s Brain Can current brain research help us understand adolescent behavior? Sandy Powell Adolescent and School Health Program Alabama Department of Public Health

Defining Adolescence ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Stages of Adolescent Development ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Early Adolescence ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Middle Adolescence ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Late Adolescence ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Tasks of Adolescence ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],Source: A. Rae Simpson, PhD, Parenting of Adolescents Center, Harvard School of Public Health

ADOLESCENCE …heated by Nature as drunken men to wine ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

And yet …. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Highlights in Brain Research ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Highlights in Brain Research PHRENOLOGY 1820s to 1840s ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Phineas Gage ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Brain Basics ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Adolescent Neurons…. Connections that receive the most neurochemical juice survive Use it or lose it

Brain Basics ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Brain Basics ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Brain CEO-Prefrontal Cortex (frontal lobes) Behavioral & Cognitive functions ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Youth Behavior…. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Behavior detour…. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Driving fast with no brakes… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Adolescent Brain Development Research Reinforces the effectiveness of Positive/Healthy Youth Development ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Healthy Youth Development Risk Factors Protective Factors

Protective Factors in Adolescence ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Researchers on Healthy Youth Development ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Youth need the opportunity to: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Youth need the opportunity to: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Conclusion: Why Invest in Adolescent Health? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Questions? www.adph.org/schoolhealth

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