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Adolescent Development: How Much Turmoil is Typical? Understanding Mood Disorders

Presented By

Larissa Predy

Session Details

Date Time
May 07, 20254:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Location

Virtual

Grade Levels

All

This webinar explores the typical emotional development of teenagers, differentiating between normal mood swings and potential mood disorders. Developmental psychologist, Larissa Predy, will help educators understand the complex interplay between brain development and adolescent behavior. We'll examine the significant role of the limbic system (impulsivity, reward, novelty) and the prefrontal cortex (decision-making, regulation), highlighting how their developmental stages impact teens' actions and emotional responses. Attendees will learn to recognize the signs of both typical adolescent behavior and potential mood disorders, empowering you to provide effective support and timely interventions, and will be equipped with practical strategies to guide and support students through this challenging stage of life.

Participant engagement will benefit all, as we discuss some of your most challenging students. 

Target Audience

Teachers, EA's, parents

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