Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore: Sensitive Periods of Development in Human Adolescence @ Brainiverse

Title: "Sensitive periods of brain, cognitive and social development in human adolescence"

Adolescence, defined as the period of life between 10 and 24 years, is characterised by heightened sensitivity to social information, interaction with peers and peer influence. Neuroscience research has demonstrated that the human brain develops substantially during adolescence. Areas of the social brain undergo significant reorganisation during adolescence, which might reflect a sensitive period for adapting to the social environment. This talk will focus on social development in adolescence and potential implications of this research for education and mental health.