| Edition |
First edition. |
| Description |
xvii, 358 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages [301]-342) and index. |
| Contents |
Being teen -- Entering the teen years -- Building a brain -- Under the microscope -- Learning : a job for the teen brain -- Sleep -- Taking risks -- Tobacco -- Alcohol -- Pot -- Hard-core drugs -- Stress -- Mental illness -- The digital invasion of the teenage brain -- Gender matters -- Sports and concussions -- Crime and punishment -- Beyond adolescence : it's not over yet -- Final thoughts. |
| Summary |
An internationally renowned neurologist, parent and speaker demystifies the teen brain by presenting new findings, dispelling widespread myths and providing practical advice for negotiating this difficult and dynamic life stage for both adults and teens. |
| Subject |
Developmental neurobiology.
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Developmental psychobiology.
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Adolescent psychology.
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Brain -- Growth.
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Parent and teenager.
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| Added Author |
Nutt, Amy Ellis, author.
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| Added Title |
Teen-age brain : a neuroscientist's survival guide to raising adolescents and young adults |
| ISBN |
9780062067845 |
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0062067842 |
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