949 - A Roadmap for Helping Adolescents Thrive
Public Health On Call · Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
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Show Notes
Teenagers get a bad rap. They're seen as defiant and disrespectful, when, in reality, they're navigating a critical development period that teaches them how to regulate emotions, take responsibility, and build relationships. In this episode: Lisa Lawson debunks common misconceptions about adolescence and offers her recommendations for creating conditions that allow young people to thrive.
Guest:Lisa Lawson, JD, is the president and chief executive officer of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, a philanthropy creating better outcomes for children. She is also the author of the new book, "Thrive: How the Science of the Adolescent Brain Helps Us Imagine a Better Future for All Children".
Host:Dr. Josh Sharfstein is distinguished professor of the practice in Health Policy and Management, a pediatrician, and former secretary of Maryland's Health Department.
Show links and related content:-
Thrive: How the Science of the Adolescent Brain Helps Us Imagine a Better Future for All Children—The New Press
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Lisa Lawson explores the neuroscience of adolescence in 'Thrive'—PBS News Hour
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New Book Shows Why Equipping Adolescents to Thrive Is Key to a Brighter Future—Annie E. Casey Foundation
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