An internationally respected neurologist offers arevolutionary look at the brains of adolescents, providing surprisinginsights-including why smart kids often do stupid things-and practical advicefor adults and teens. In this groundbreaking, accessible book, Dr. FrancesE. Jensen-a mother, teacher, researcher, and internationally known expert inneurology-introduces us to the mystery and magic of the teen brain. One of thefirst books to focus exclusively on the neurological development ofadolescents, The Teenage Brain presents new findings, dispels widespreadmyths, and provides practical suggestions for negotiating this difficult anddynamic life stage for both adults and adolescents. Interweaving easy-to-follow scientific data withanecdotes drawn from her experiences as a parent, clinician, and publicspeaker, Dr. Jensen explores adolescent brain functioning and development, including learning and memory, and investigates the impact of influences suchas drugs, multitasking, sleep, and stress. The Teenage Brain revealshow: Adolescents may not be as resilient to the effects of drugs as we previously thought. Occasional use of marijuana has been shown to cause lingering memory problems, and long-term use can affect later adulthood IQ. Multitasking causes divided attention and can reduce learning ability. Emotionally stressful situations in adolescence can have permanent effects on mental health and may lead to higher risk for certain neuropsychiatric disorders such as depression. Rigorous yet accessible, warm yet direct, TheTeenage Brain sheds new light on young adults and provides practical suggestionsfor how parents, schools, and even the legal system can better help them duringthis crucial period. | The Teenage Brain by Frances E. Jensen, Audio Book (CD) | Indigo Chapters