NIMH Twitter Chat on Teen Brain
Twitter chat discussing the teen brain with NIMH expert Dr. Jay Giedd. March 14, 2013
Today we'll be talking about the #teenbrain in honor of Brain Awareness Week. #NIMHchats- We're using #NIMHchats for the chat. Please include it in your tweets. #NIMHchats
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- We are excited to be joined by Dr. Jay Giedd who heads the Brain Imaging in the Child Psychiatry Branch at NIMH. #NIMHchats
- Dr. Giedd’s research focuses on the biological basis of cognitive, emotional & behavioral disorders. #NIMHchats
- . @littlepumacub the link b/w sugar and behavior is a common concern. More about sugar & #ADHD 1.usa.gov/aRLbI0 #NIMHchats
I often consider adolescents in itself to be a 'mental illness' i'm wondering what your take on that is? #NIMHchats #NIMHchats- @jenloseyjames #teenbrains are different from children or adults, but the differences have advanatges #NIMHchats
- . @jenloseyjames yes, for ex. risk taking encourages us to leave home and become independent #NIMHchats
- A surprising # of youth are sleep deprived, impacting their school work, moods, & behavior #NIMHchats
- . @ClareDiscoTrash the part of the #brain that controls impulsiveness is still under construction until the mid 20s #NIMHchats
- Fatigue, difficulty paying attention, lack of sleep can cause irritability & #depression. For more: 1.usa.gov/Xua9qO #NIMHchats
@NIMHgov I see more and more students sleep deprived- staying up late on games/social media devices. #counseleaders #NIMHchats
@NIMHgov Why does the #teenbrain sometimes react so differently to SSRIs than the adult brain? #NIMHchats- . @kcongram serotonin systems in the #teenbrain undergoes many changes. It is harder to get the right medicine & the right amount #NIMHchats
