Biological
Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to change and form new pathways and connections.
Young brains tend to be more sensitive and responsive to experiences than older brains.
- This means that adolescence is an important time to take care of your brain-by learning and trying new things, getting adequate sleep, and being careful about substance use, among other helpful behaviors.
Researchers have even found that mental health treatment can actually change the form and function of the brain in positive ways!
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Environmental
Factors that can impact the development of the brain are varied and complex.
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Genetics
Researchers are still trying to understand which disorders have the greatest genetic predisposition.
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