Adolescent Neurological Development and Implication for Health and Well-Being

What you'll learn

Course overview

This course is fully online, at-your-own-pace and reports to CE Broker. This course overviews the extensive remodeling of brain development during the adolescent years. For instance, the progressive focus on strengthening the network between neurons will be addressed. This gives a modern look at basic functions such as vision, movement, and cognitive processing. Thus, evolving a way of thinking which will offer a full description of the complexity of new technologies. The advent of these new technologies further extends the analysis of the differences between cognitive processes within the adolescent and matured brain. Brain development and volume will also be addressed within this course. Specifically, highlighting the differences between the sexes. Thus, analyzing patterns of neural activation while tasks are performed. For instance, the environmental influence amongst adolescent brain development is objectively assessed. The understanding of the critical role of everyday experiences playing a crucial role in the neurological pathways and connections for optimal processing will also be described. This leads to the exploration of what the brain development looks like in the day to day life of a teenager. This course details the teenage journey of cognitive maturing, which includes the maturation of the prefrontal cortex and the changes in neurotransmission. The influence of choosing friends over family is also covered, because this choice makes a significant impact on the mental and physical health of a teen. This leads into emotion regulation, experimenting, and explorations. These sensitive subjects are addressed thoroughly to implicate the demands set by peers that heighten chronic stressors, which affect then development of neuroregulatory systems. This information will advise the reader on physical symptoms and examples of strict disease management regimens. All aspects of this course will leave one with the ability to further understand the complexity and importance of adolescent neurological development and the promotion of psychological well-being. Enjoyable Education, LLC provides high-quality, nationally approved CEUs for Clinical Health Professionals. Our education is up-to-date, integrated with CE Broker and has a simple, flat cost model of $5.70 per CEU. The goal is simple, make CE/CME as enjoyable as possible.