Deep Dive: How the Brain Develops from Fetus through Adolescence
Offered By: The Aspen Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the fascinating journey of human brain development from conception through adolescence in this 1 hour 34 minute panel discussion. Delve into recent scientific research revealing how the brain evolves to perform essential biological and cognitive functions, process emotions and memories, and interpret signals from the surrounding world. Discover how experiences, attachments, trauma, and learning shape brain structures throughout childhood and adolescence. Learn about cutting-edge imaging technologies that provide visual insights into brain activity and help decode neural messages. Examine how children's brains respond to various events, when indicators of mental health issues may emerge, and the potential for early detection and treatment of brain abnormalities. Join moderator Richard Besser and expert panelists Harold Koplewicz, Amir Levine, Catherine Limperopoulos, Patti Miller, and Bob Roth as they explore these crucial topics in neurodevelopment.
Syllabus
Deep Dive: How the Brain Develops, from Fetus through Adolescence
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
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