A Question of Science | What's going on inside the teenage brain?
Adolescence is a time of profound transformation; biologically, psychologically and socially. But is it any different now than how it’s always been?
How does today’s world affect mental health and brain development? Are screens and social media amplifying anxiety or lowering mood? What does brain imaging reveal about how teens make moral decisions, weigh up risk or read social cues?
Bringing together leading researchers, this episode unpacks the complexities of the teenage brain and reveals how the latest science is giving us new insights into this crucial stage of human development. From emotional highs to fundamental physical changes, find out how families, schools and society can support the teenage years – and understand them better.
Presented by Professor Brian Cox, A Question of Science is a chart-topping podcast featuring insightful live panel discussions.
Experts from across different fields answer your questions, sharing scientific perspectives on society’s most pressing questions. From the science of addiction to the work being done to save our oceans, it’s your questions that fuel every episode.
Returning for a second series, A Question of Science cuts through the noise, letting you hear directly from researchers at the forefront of today’s most exciting science and giving you the tools to form your own views.
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