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The Teenage Brain Explained with Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore

The Teenage Brain Explained with Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore

Update: 2025-10-20
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In this episode, Professor Rory O’Connor interviews Professor Sarah-Jayne Blakemore, a psychologist and neuroscientist from the University of Cambridge.


They discuss the key neurological changes that occur during adolescence and why the teenage brain is distinct from both children's and adults' brains. The conversation also addresses common misconceptions, challenging the idea of adolescence as a period of chaos and instead highlighting it as a crucial stage of growth and development.


Sarah-Jayne shares insights from her research on how understanding the teenage brain can reshape our perspective on young people and the opportunities this presents for supporting them more effectively.


Season Four of MQ Open Mind is supported by Tiberone Technologies www.tiberone.com

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The Teenage Brain Explained with Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore

The Teenage Brain Explained with Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore

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