The Stages of Adolescent Brain Development With UCLA's Adriana Galván, Ph.D.
This webinar provides insights into adolescent brain development and shows how better understanding this developmental period can inform and improve programs and services focused on youth well-being. With an expertise in adolescent brain development, Adriana Galván is a professor of psychology and the dean of Undergraduate Education at University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She is also the co-executive director of the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent. Her research focuses on characterizing the neural mechanisms underlying adolescent behavior to inform policy (e.g., juvenile justice). CHAPTERS 00:00 Welcome 01:40 Introduction of the Speaker 04:15 Importance Adolescent Brain Development 05:00 What is Adolescence 06:45 Why Adolescence Is Special 09:00 What Developmental Needs do Adolescents Have 13:45 The Role of Brain Development in Supporting Mental Health 21:15 The Connecting Brain 28:40 The Importance of Sleep for Adolescent Brain Development 32:15 Why Sleep Matters 37:45 How to Support the Connecting Adolescent Brain 41:50 The Importance of Framing When Communicating About Adolescents 50:15 Q&A and Closing Remarks Learn more at https://www.aecf.org/blog/the-stages-...
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