The Teen Brain: 6 things to know

Did you know that big and important changes are happening to the brain during adolescence? Here are 6 things to know about the teen brain: 

1. Your brain does not keep getting bigger as you get older. 

2. But that doesn't mean your brain is done maturing. 

3. The teen brain is ready to learn and adapt. 

4. Many Mental Disorders appear during adolescence. 

5. The teen brain is resilient. 

6. Teens need more sleep than children and adults. 

 

 

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High School
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