Teens and the Changing Brain

Teenagers are often described as aloof, moody, emotional, and generally prone to making bad decisions. That’s because while a cocktail of hormones changes the teenage body, they are also causing changes to the brain. So what is happening in the brain during adolescence that causes teens to be behave this way?

In this Roundup, click on the yellow targets in the image and learn more about teen brain development and the role of hormones.

About the Author

Juliet M. Beverly

Juliet M. Beverly is the senior editor for BrainFacts. She previously worked at the Embassy of Austria in the Office of Science & Technology as the assistant editor for Bridges, an online magazine covering transatlantic science and technology policy.