• Inside the Teen Brain
  • Inside the Teen Brain - 'Risky Business'

Inside the Teen Brain

Duration: 2 hrs 49 mins Publication Date: 13 Sep 2024 Next Review Date: 18 Mar 2027

Learning Series Description

Join Dr. Jane Gilmour as she interviews leading experts to uncover the fascinating science behind adolescent brain development. This series explores key themes such as identity formation, emotional regulation, risk-taking, and peer influence, shedding light on how these processes shape teenage behaviour. Through engaging discussions, experts provide evidence-based insights and practical strategies to help professionals, parents, and educators better support young people during this pivotal stage of life.

About this Learning Series

This learning series includes:

  • 2 hrs 49 mins of on-demand video
  • Access on desktop, tablet and mobile
  • Certificate of completion

Details:

  • Level: All Levels
  • Language: English
  • Subtitles: English

Inside the Teen Brain - 'Risky Business'

Duration: 29 mins Publication Date: 13 Sep 2024 Next Review Date: 13 Sep 2027 DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13669

Description

An important part of growing up is taking risks... but are our youngest generation still taking enough risks, or the right kind of risks? Are they in fact 'Generation Sensible', or is this a misunderstanding? How can we support them to take good risks whilst supporting their mental health? We cover all this and more in a fascinating discussion about teen risk taking.

Learning Objectives

A. To understand why teens take risks
B. To understand why this generation may be different
C. To discover some practical ways to support healthy risk taking

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