De-stressing the Teenage Brain: A Guide for Parents and Professionals with Mike Nerney
Location: Community Hall
Recent brain research on stress and teens demonstrates that stress impacts physical health, emotional responsiveness, cognitive functioning and risk-taking behaviors. In this presentation, participants will explore:
- why teens are particularly vulnerable to stress;
- the impact of stress-related chemistry on cognition
- negative responses to stress, including the abuse of drugs and alcohol
- major domains of stress for teens
- how to help teens acquire and utilize stress reduction strategies that are proven effective by current neuroscience research
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La Jolla, CA 92037
858-453-3440
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