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How does the brain change during adolescence? What influence do external factors, such as stress, have on the development of the brain during this critical period? What do we know about the effects of social deprivation on adolescent development and mental health? Listen in as Sean finds out the answers to these questions and more with today’s guest, Sarah-Jayne Blakemore. Sarah-Jayne Blakemore is...

Can negative events in childhood modify our DNA? What do we know about the remarkable differences in individual reactions to stress? Is it possible to determine a child’s capacity for resilience by looking at their biology? Listen in as Sean finds out the answers to these questions and more with today’s guest, Michael Meaney. More episodes here: https://bold.expert/podcasts   Stay up to date with...

What unique viewpoints does an economist bring to the study of poverty and child development? Can we measure the consequences of early deprivation on child development and lifelong health? Could poverty reduction have an impact on a child’s brain development? Listen in as Sean finds out the answers to these questions and more with today’s guest, Greg Duncan. More episodes:  https://bold.expert/pod...

Why are some children able to thrive following adversity, while others are not? What interventions could help children build resilience? How vital is the formation of secure attachments with primary caregivers? Listen in as Sean finds out the answers to these questions and more with today’s guest, Dante Cicchetti. More episodes:  https://bold.expert/podcasts Stay up to date with all the latest res...

When do young children begin to cooperate and show signs of fairness? How does a shared experience influence a child’s behaviour towards an adult? Why has our tendency towards cooperation not kept up with the development of our social society? Listen in as Sean finds out the answers to these questions and more with today’s guest, Michael Tomasello. More episodes:  https://bold.expert/podcasts   St...

What can studying children and adolescents teach us about ageing? Is there a connection between mental health in young people and physical health in later life? What changes could we encourage in our children’s lives to reduce the chance of future mental and physical illness, as well as improve their wellbeing? Listen in as Sean talks to husband-and-wife research team, Terrie Moffitt and Avshalom...

How do the brains of adolescents differ from those of younger children and adults? Does risk-taking behaviour in adolescents differ between boys and girls? How can parents and educators help adolescents understand their brains, the changes they are going through and how they can make better decisions? Sean Sanders finds out the answers to these questions and more with today’s guest, Laurence Stein...