The Power of the Adolescent Brain

Reviews adolescent brain development and how it affects learning, health, and behavior. It features Dr. Frances Jensen of the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine. Drawing on clinical experience and research, and inspired by her personal experience parenting two teenage boys, Dr. Jensen shares what is known about adolescent brain development, functioning and capacity.

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U.S. Department of Health & Human Services: Office of Adolescent Health
Year Resource Released
2017

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