Association between inflammation and brain function in teens

Duration: 26 mins Publication Date: 22 Jul 2024 Next Review Date: 22 Jul 2027 DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13757

Description

This talk describes a research study conducted in Dr. Swartz’s laboratory examining the association between inflammation and brain function in teens. Topics covered include: the definition of inflammation, factors that increase inflammation in daily life, the link between inflammation and mental health, the connection between inflammation and brain function in teens, and the implications of this research for both teens and researchers.

Learning Objectives

A. To understand the association between inflammation and mental health

B. To understand the association between inflammation and brain function in teens

C. To understand the implications of this research for prevention and treatment of depression and anxiety disorders

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Adolescents

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Dr. Johnna Swartz

Assistant Professor of Human Ecology at the University of California Davis

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